a) To a large extent, I think the interests of the whole society should take priority over personal interests. The prime reason is, the development of the transport infrastructure is an issue related to all the citizens, and the transport infrastructure is belongs to the public, therefore, the interests of the whole society should be considered first. The society has the shared ownership, but not only considers and concerns one’s interest. Although the government should strike a balance between the interest of different social group, and pay attention to the minority, the government should not sacrifice the majority which would trigger riot and harm the social harmony. Therefore, the interest of the whole society is much important.
Furthermore, the impact of the development of the transport infrastructure is very great, which affect the entire Hong Kong, even the whole world. Since the influence is too great, it should consider seriously, and multi-dimensionally. Considering the personal interests is not comprehensive enough, and neglects the majority happiness, and hence, the interests of the whole of society should take priority over personal interests. With reference to the source, the development airport brings lots of advantages to Hong Kong. It hub of enormous economic value for Hong Kong, it also increases of the social-economic states of Hong Kong. The development also drives the economy and creates jobs; enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong. Hong Kong transportation is also essential to Mainland and the country nearby, for its function of being an entry pot. So, the decision made on the issue of the transportation infrastructure should be pay attention to the consequences. If the government consider the majority interest and further develop the airport would definitely benefit Hong Kong, despite the drawbacks raised by the minority, and which related tie the personal interest. Therefore, the interest of the whole society is