In this task you will be given a claim and a perspective. You should determine whether that perspective supports or undermines the claim. If the perspective could possibly convince someone with different view, it is supporting, otherwise it is undermining.

Q: claim: The United States should maintain its embargo against Cuba.
 perspective: Sanctions are not working

A: undermine
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Q: claim: 16 year olds should be able to vote at presidental elections.
 perspective: Parents are guardians and should be trusted to vote in their children’s interests

A: undermine
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Q: claim: We should expand NATO.
 perspective: Eastern European and post Soviet states would benefit from NATO expansion.

A:
undermine
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