From Charles’ link:

Tea party members are far from alone in opposing the new rules. The Crystal River City Council and Citrus County Commission contend the new regulations will be bad for the local economy.

Reporter Craig Pittman quoted religious extremists and conspiracy theorists in the Tea Party, who made themselves ridiculous. For some reason he did not provide quotes from the City Council and County Commission about why they oppose the proposed manatee rules.

Puzzling, isn’t it?