The imagery suggested a tragedy more than an industry’s struggles with arcane federal regulations.
But for the hundreds marching with candles from the steps of City Hall to the sea last night, the Byzantine federal efforts to control the fishing industry have risen to that level.
"I saw this as a civil rights issue," state Rep. Ann Margaret Ferrante, the co-organizer of the fishermen’s vigil, told those packing City Hall. "What we have done is start to build a movement."
"It never should have gotten this far," said state Sen. Bruce Tarr. "But when there is an injustice and we are bold enough and strong enough, it will be eradicated."
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