TASK DEFINITION: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral".
PROBLEM: Topic: Obama, meeting with hostile foreign leaders without preconditions
Argument: Talking with all Muslim leaders shows Muslims US is listening.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
Argument: There are adequate alternatives to assault weapons for self-defense.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: DC handgun ban
Argument: A handgun ban deprives citizens of the most commonly used weapon for self defense.

SOLUTION:
against