Inspecting the wreck

The wreck of the Maritime Union of New Zealand's campaign for cabotage is examined by a couple of commenters in this indymedia thread. I outlined some criticisms of the campaign for cabotage here a couple of months ago; what strikes me is the failure of campaigners to draw any conculsions from the spectacular lack of success they have had over the past few years. Seeing an international fishing agreement as a glimmer of hope, as MUNZ does in the press release that prompted the latest debate, seems to me pretty preposterous.