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".
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Question: topic: DC handgun ban
argument: Alternative measures can be taken in place of a ban to stem crime and murder.

Answer: against


Question: topic: Ban on human reproductive cloning
argument: Cloning will involve the creation of children for predetermined roles.

Answer: in favor


Question: topic: Gays in the US military
argument: Costs of DADT are justified to uphold military efficacy.

Answer:
against


