instruction:
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".
question:
Topic: Big government
Argument: European-style big governments foster more stable societies.
answer:
in favor

question:
Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Argument: Inclusive one-state solution adopts democratic principles.
answer:
against

question:
Topic: Boycott of 2008 Olympics in China
Argument: Some athletes have chosen to not participate in these Olympics.
answer:
neutral