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".

topic: Tibet independence
argument: The right to self-determination must be offered sparingly to avoid international instability.
against

topic: Medical marijuana dispensaries
argument: That marijuana is herbal does not mean it is safe
against

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

in favor

