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The greatness of individuals can be decided only by those who live after them, not by their contemporaries. ARGUMENT10 The following appeared in a letter to the editor of a Batavia newspaper. The department of agriculture in Batavia reports that the number of dairy farms throughout the country is now 25 percent greater than it was 10 years ago. During this same time period, however, the price of milk at the local Excello Food Market has increased from $1.50 to over $3.00 per gallon. To prevent farmers from continuing to receive excessive profits on an apparently increased supply of milk, the Batavia government should begin to regulate retail milk prices. Such regulation is necessary to ensure both lower prices and an adequate supply of milk for consumers. ①184. It is a grave mistake to theorize before one has data. ②36. The greatness of individuals can be decided only by those who live after them, not by their contemporaries. Argument：39.The following appeared in a memorandum from the president of Humana College. Last year the number of students who enrolled in long-distance degree programs at Omni University increased by 50%. During the same year, Omni showed a significant decrease from prior years in expenditures for dormitory and classroom space, most likely because instruction in the long-distance programs takes place via interactive video computer connections. In contrast, over the past three years, enrollment at Humana College has diminished and costs of maintaining buildings have risen. | 
