You will be given a topic and an argument. Decide the argument's stance towards that topic. The argument's stance is in favor or against the topic. If the argument supports that topic, answer with "in favor"; otherwise, if the argument opposes the topic, answer with "against".

Q: topic: Medical marijuana dispensaries
argument: The State is justified in protecting individuals from themselves

A: against
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Q: topic: Natural gas
argument: Natural gas has very diverse applications in the home.

A: in favor
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Q: topic: Enhanced interrogation techniques
argument: Torture to save lives has a substantial body of support among publics:

A:
in favor
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