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: Hydroelectric dams
argument: Dams last over a hundred years; good return on investment
[A]: in favor


[Q]: topic: Bush economic stimulus plan
argument: Tax Rate Cuts, Not Tax Rebates, Stimulate the Economy
[A]: against


[Q]: topic: Child beauty pageants
argument: Pageants teach kids to follow rules and play fair.
[A]:
in favor


