Of course there are more important issues in the world, but the reason why the couple who bought it destroyed it, is because its removal more easily facilitated access to their other business concerns; the pub was a geographical obstacle. And why should something from which so many people derived so much enjoyment '...have met its destiny decades ago.'?
"At that moment I would have given a kingdom, not for champagne or hock and soda, or hot coffee but for a glass of beer" Marquess Curzon of Kedlestone, Viceroy of India.
'I only drink on two occasions, when I'm thirsty and when I'm not'
Brendan Behan