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Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Kangaroo culling in Australia Argument: Killing millions of kangaroos does not make it sustainable. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-d137b41c504946599c54ca1dac911bf7
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: College football playoffs Argument: Football playoffs would not make traveling fans happy. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-676f4987fed74314a19f559b782bf035
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Boycott of 2008 Olympics in China Argument: A boycott of the 2008 Olympics would antagonize the Chinese people. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-c2d9161e3c37429a959f3a972291b2b5
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Funding for space exploration Argument: The risk of us being wiped out by an asteroid like the dinosaurs is very very small. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-9ecd7659e70b4a128faa916cb950dc6f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Earmarks Argument: Earmarks are more transparent than other spending programs. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-d1cf421932514935a4413ee4b86e088e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Animal testing Argument: Animal testing has significantly improved human welfare. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-22e06ea96120441886a0b70471e03386
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Castration of sex offenders Argument: Castration is about helping, not hating/hurting offender. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-1783295b470748cd8a60111b0d4c6ce2
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Geoengineering, solar shading Argument: Solar shading can effectively and rapidly reverse global warming. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-5146660291eb4de9bee540898e810678
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Ban on laser pointers Argument: Laser pointers are in popular demand. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-8073ca5694cd47e8b543e788c225bd19
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: US and NATO intervention in Libya Argument: US action in Libya is morally legitimate. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-16a36ba544a941db91dad5067bc9fbf6
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Home plate collision rule in baseball Argument: Being a catcher means accepting certain inherent risks. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ae02aa5012ea4eaf9c78861a17c2cbb4
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Reforestation as a solution to global warming Argument: Reforestation creates financial interest in sustaining forests. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-1e5dbd842db0491d9288a6657bf4c4bb
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Crime cameras Argument: Crime cameras are an intrusion on individual privacy rights. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-92f4ebf74f854a14ac279644474424b3
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Vegetarianism Argument: Offering rights to animals based on evolution is a slippery slope. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-9be77ab1aee34d2082f323953f5ee7d5
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Algae biofuel Argument: Algae biofuel is a renewable resource. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-13c719774965485cb62b7cccfe9d870c
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Direct democracy Argument: Direct democracy lacks accountability of decision-making. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-01e021be9b184f518feeb101adb80acf
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Funding for space exploration Argument: Public funding is necessary to achieve real results in space. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-ccc32232709c46af898295f1f482aa59
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: College football playoffs Argument: Every game is important and exciting under BCS. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-1e355d14286d4ae9ac952c3ecea2040e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Hydrogen vehicles Argument: Hydrogen is non-toxic, unlike most fossil fuels. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-db68b7595d504032b11f914228f66cf0
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Law school Argument: Lawyers rarely engage in intellectual work. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ea020a3fbc484e5a9fb522169b56d23e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies Argument: Ending oil subsidies is good for air quality, human health. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-d4fc0085c1664229a4a57d8cc619054f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Assisted suicide Argument: Assisted suicide makes everyone think they can do suicide on their own. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-2e34ea56d3944afb9f6a01f9e24c1ee6
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Mandatory military service Argument: Government better off running training schemes. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-7c6d7cde9c0a49c781c99c60820c3610
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Animal testing Argument: Animals endure tremendous stress from being locked up. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-244b8478f8be46799195494118c1e99b
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: More troops to Afghanistan under Obama Argument: Afg is backward, cannot be salvaged by US. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-df4709689ab94d47b9e154918cddd3cc
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Palestinian right of return Argument: Palestinians never citizens of Israel, no right to return. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-2cc7d2b986304f5796878c4177e76825
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: International Criminal Court Argument: The ICC risks heavy politicization of prosecution. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-7d9655fb21fb448b9292fb10ea1ac6bd
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Electric vehicles Argument: Electric car power and speed can be precisely controlled. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-f1c950d12edc4ccf8fb4b87efcb56fbf
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Gay adoption Argument: Children adopted by gays are subjected to homophobia/prejudices. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ba573d4dbcb449c688782bc4b2a469d4
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods Argument: Labeling respects opinion of those not wanting to consume GM foods. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-c2c6ce22743a41bb9d3fe07f1f7fd356
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: US electoral college Argument: The electoral college is undemocratic because it is not based on the popular vote. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-a019fde5863a4213af7c3bf842ef79d8
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Algae biofuel Argument: Algae biofuel is biodegradable. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-bdf666d593be4b45a2aaf2a0f88d4a25
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Corporate personhood Argument: Corporate personhood enables multinational corporations, global stability. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-298cf5ce53c04361ba0784080e9be1be
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: South Ossetia independence Argument: Georgia has a right to maintain its internal sovereign integrity. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-c0fa3d3e2e0e43bf91df7fd7021d1f69
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Michigan and Florida delegates in 2008 US elections Argument: Splitting the delegates would give some voice to Michigan and Florida voters. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-72505154ae224d34a42bbb3d5f2a4d7f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Employee Free Choice Act Argument: There is significant public support for EFCA. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-ee0cd9769f644a21b6374f972962f3d9
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: No Child Left Behind Act Argument: No Child Left Behind offers valuable measure of student progress. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-198a579c0c4d479492120017c1aedff5
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Mandatory military service Argument: National service produces valuable character traits:. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-e4c1947ffebf4d6ab8c73b3aafbfca7a
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Tidal energy Argument: Tidal barages produce more energy than other forms of tidal. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-99326a2e43ff4ec593020c1ebc8977b3
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Hydrogen vehicles Argument: Too much energy is required in producing hydrogen fuel. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-b89f6a4bf44b48f1bcaf35607d8b0fbd
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legalization of Marijuana Argument: Marijuana use can lead to cancer. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ebab245c72af4c3792b1a813192fc7fc
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Manned mission to Mars Argument: There is little public support for a mission to Mars. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-c87e42ada3374c2d8c75f4cf5e45a436
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Gay marriage Argument: Gay marriage threatens cultural tradition of marriage. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-c0658da581c74425a4a121f226b14fd5
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Health insurance cooperatives Argument: Supporters of co-ops will never reduce government involvement. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-17af5f919a794bfca999a0af9fe2fb63
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legality of coca production and consumption Argument: All South American states support indigenous right to coca. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-dcd3fc661aed4d50bedda85084a98143
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Libertarianism Argument: Society must collectively own many form of property through government. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-678c615a6fdc468fb2b540d2bfe653eb
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Banning Muslim hijab Argument: Veil-wearing can make it very hard to identify individuals. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-2f7187a9c9844ad78b6735fed1a2af37
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Infant male circumcision Argument: Circumcision is akin to vaccination of infants. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-3d9d26c65b61478bbb1544ebbdcde8ed
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: US health care reform Argument: US health care law ends pre-existing conditions discrimination. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-272cfc95a6fd48988cbefd7004044311
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Dollarization Argument: Overnight dollarization is not feasible. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-08ae1afa78bb48fcb1e7c88655d9269b
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Treaty) Argument: Deploying smart mines encourages the use of all mines. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-e5c18e6fa9e74d0898fb7f05ddef2a7c
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Enhanced interrogation techniques Argument: Enhanced techniques hamper work with allies against terrorism. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ef41fe0576df4357831182763b06023b
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Joint JD/MBA degree Argument: Deeper knowledge of JD/MBA is always valuable. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-1efc6e71d6d24af2bb53376b96460cc8
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Ecotourism Argument: Third world governments often seize local control to expand ecotourism. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-a280d0949fde46748628882929e9c541
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods Argument: Arbitrary labeling rules do not offer any real choice. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-81bb55501d2f40e1836fec95d1c87c49
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Compulsory voting Argument: Forcing a vote is as bad for democracy as poor turnout. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-1747e23c1a6e49969679446810923193
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Home plate collision rule in baseball Argument: Pro baseball players are paid to take risks, entertain. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-7a2f7788dceb47579544267d8b652c12
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Democratic peace theory Argument: Democracy promotes harmonious and cooperative inter-state relations. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-4844899d97fc4ca292e108d40a459e02
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Natural gas vehicles Argument: Natural gas is less flammable and explosive than other fuels. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-10fdfdfd5e3a4a7295baeb176a7065c6
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legalization of drugs Argument: In the short term it might eliminate drug dealers on our streets but do any of us really think that whatever multinational corporation ends of cornering the drug market will have a problem trading with the existing cartels. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ea6c6beac88d4cbfa7b537aa22fce52c
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Greece bailout Argument: Greek bailout avoids a second global economic crisis. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-645a7f43595b43048d8ec5678313357d
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Natural gas vehicles Argument: Natural gas will decrease price of oil and coal and increase consumption. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-f8ee7c7f8e8d4d7a86445f71219099f9
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Medical marijuana dispensaries Argument: Due to low addiction rates, marijuana is good for medical use. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-8733282cbf3e4f869cdd6618b2a9dc30
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Ban on laser pointers Argument: There are enough alternatives to lasers for self defense. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-2474d95342c2472eb98dabd70775f2c6
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Castration of sex offenders Argument: Innocent shouldn't face choice of more prison vs. castration. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-743461688e9e4a6d873157b0c9563f96
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Geoengineering, iron fertilization of algae blooms Argument: If natural iron fertilization occurs, it is OK for humans to do it. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-54d5ab8d918943868e29d7d4a21fdf03
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Is Wikipedia valuable? Argument: Wikipedia is online and interactive, unlike other encyclopedias. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-f9816a3ed9424df6bf7db1b9f438022c
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Gene patents Argument: Gene patents and research could do harm to the environment. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-671e9214ee7642ed851f55a9cf4174c9
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Corn ethanol Argument: Ethanol energy is a net CO2 polluter. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-f7bf5cb92dbe4cc7b4857cd4f91d03b4
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: EU constitution reform treaty (Lisbon Treaty) Argument: Lisbon creates co-decision-making in European Parliament and Council. Output:
[ "neutral" ]
task209-989b903a1bad40c98c4c352f9516d773
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Tibet independence Argument: The right to self-determination must be offered sparingly to avoid international instability. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-4caa903001874f089a5231ae05bdc820
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Underground nuclear waste storage Argument: Underground nuclear waste storage is safest option. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-3b66bf2657dd49fd8d4e9ddf6a817373
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Palestinian right of return Argument: A right of return wrongly makes Israel responsible for refugees. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-6a35ea0cf24e4a66a0bb3235727fdc5d
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legality of coca production and consumption Argument: Tradition of coca consumption is a poor argument. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-fbef2c6ee6354f14b8d329541bc6d62d
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legality of coca production and consumption Argument: Coca can be used in a variety of products. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-a54a9cb6ab0e40e19befb5bab7391f38
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 Argument: 2010 financial reform increases transparency. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-2ec2d1351cf841409ddce6e8d254074d
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: US health care reform Argument: Government-approved insurers of US health care law limits competition. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-8364518bd3d24f588493259f17effec4
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Charter schools Argument: Katrina allowed New Orleans to restart with charter schools. Output:
[ "neutral" ]
task209-4f14aca6b1a149f0a1ce50c2f777b572
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: UN Security Council veto Argument: Veto power is frequently hijacked by national agendas. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-ec7ce18fe25d40ca8ca93db0a1106b08
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Nuclear energy Argument: Concentration of power in nuclear is economical. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-c8dbcbb6733a4eaf98775a7c52c54f3e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Home plate collision rule in baseball Argument: Home base collisions are essential characteristic of hardball. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-1f47d1423aa64afda5a1642f07960322
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: European Union Expansion Argument: Admitting new members to the EU will increase transmission of diseases. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-428855a3357340af997cccc0b0452afc
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Assisted suicide Argument: Physicians can never be obligated to facilitate euthanasia. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-567e779ac3ae4dd88b47c5cb9c725dfe
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Education vouchers Argument: Profit motive of private schools is costly, undermining vouchers. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-17008ce1e0604ca1885918fa936db73e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Was the War in Iraq worth it? Argument: War has given Iraqis a young democracy to grow. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-64e0e063329840ab8559b6cb64fae3f4
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Banning vuvuzela horns at the 2010 World Cup Argument: Vuvuzela sales are economically beneficial in S. Africa. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-4871b71c385b469e85ba9ac557d6d4a3
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: US offshore oil drilling Argument: Greater conservation is more important than offshore oil drilling. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-1f196073ef8e409a86c7e6a8fc79c70e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Hydrogen vehicles Argument: Hydrogen can't be compressed to give sufficient driving range. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-5146c1c25ce6460d944f28469ca1753c
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Legalization of adult incest Argument: Offspring of first-cousins have a low chance of defects. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-6965f8e4884147b98cb8c234182f529d
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Trans fat ban Argument: Replacement fats will get cheaper with time. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-f56f8606b6234ad090ef2de5fba3413f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Is Wikipedia valuable? Argument: Standards are always improving on Wikipedia. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-f1e0fc715e1146dd9b64361767c61f1e
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Obama, meeting with hostile foreign leaders without preconditions Argument: Obama's position on meeting hostile leaders is naive; poor judgement. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-2fb67f30329347878e903bd354effcdc
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Hybrid vehicles Argument: Hybrids significantly reduce emissions, fight global warming. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-696f79d545aa4e6db24d9bcaf363f25f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Direct democracy Argument: Direct democracy avoids appointment of unaccountable officials. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-311f71d51a224f9396ecdf1ac377e503
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Filibuster Argument: The filibuster is outdated and uncivilized in a modern democracy. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-7626906ae14f476087c7fb1d3dbb2889
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Muhammad cartoons controversy Argument: Denmark's prime minister inappropriately avoided meeting with Denmark's Islamic ambassadors in October 2005. Output:
[ "neutral" ]
task209-faa8d350f5a2451e883c9328acdce452
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Guantanamo Bay detention center Argument: Guantanamo violates habeas corpus, obstructs proof of innocence. Output:
[ "against" ]
task209-b9084fefe3a446c7a43fd94195f8442b
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Osama Bin Laden Sea Burial Argument: No country would accept his body; sea burial appropriate. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-eaf3bfba1e6d4080a1d563aedcc0ef6f
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The TGD taps China's underexploited hydroelectric potential. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-eabc561459f84b0299b34401558b2692
Definition: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". Positive Example 1 - Input: Topic: Three Gorges Dam Argument: The Three Gorges Dam is a cause of corruption. Output: against Positive Example 2 - Input: Topic: Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Argument: Idea of Jewish state, in two-state solution, is undemocratic. Output: against Negative Example 1 - Input: Topic: Single-payer universal health care Argument: Whether health care is a right under i-law is inconsequential. Output: in favor Negative Example 2 - Input: Topic: Carbon emissions trading Argument: A cap-and-trade system is progressive. Output: neutral Now complete the following example - Input: Topic: Google decision to stop censoring results in China Argument: Google's departure from China sends message for free speech. Output:
[ "in favor" ]
task209-db0409aa67634d98a6bfd12bb44ab451