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: Public health insurance option
argument: Public insurance would stifle medical innovation and advancement

A: against
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Q: topic: Seattle deep-bore tunnel
argument: Development after removing viaduct will pay for tunnel.

A: in favor
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Q: topic: DC handgun ban
argument: The implications of the DC handgun ban are not supported nationwide.

A:
against
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