Opponents have cited the existence of a special needs school next to the site, potential noise and air pollution, the increase in lorry movements it would bring and a lack of infrastructure.

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Some are unique to the business, such as the strategic needs of the buyer or the existence of intangible assets such as patents and trademarks.

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But stripped of that benign cover, the operative doctrine is that your life is not your own, that selfless service to the needs of others is the only justification for your existence.

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