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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.
question:
claim: The United States should maintain its embargo against Cuba.
perspective: The embargo prevents the people of Cuba from joining the digital age by cutting them off from technology, and restricts the electronic flow of information to the island.
answer:
undermine

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claim: Bottled water should be banned.
perspective: With plastic container being so prevalent banning plastic water bottles will not reduce plastic waste.
answer:
undermine

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claim: Gay couples should be allowed to marry.
perspective: Even though a vocal group of religious people disagrees with gay marriage, there is a growing number of religious leaders who support it and can back up their opinions with scripture.
answer:
support