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 is a 'benign' hegemon.
perspective: In reality, the United States is an empire, not a hegemon.

A: undermine
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Q: claim: It is fine to kill one to save many.
perspective: When presented with the choice, logical citizens would choose to live in a society that valued the will of the people versus the will of the few.

A: support
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Q: claim: All Americans should have the right (be entitled) to health care.
perspective: If all Americans are guaranteed health care, the overall quality of disease detection and management might be lower.

A:
undermine
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