"There is nothing that gets into states right issues like riding a manatee," says Michael Coffman, author and Tea Party expert. "Today, we can't ride a manatee--tomorrow, we won't be able to open a business," he told "The Daily Show's" Al Madrigal:
Must-see morning clip: Al Madrigal investigates our "constitutional right" to ride manatees
The Florida tea party has sprung into action after a woman was arrested for riding a manatee
By Prachi Gupta
Published February 20, 2013 2:13PM (EST)

By Prachi Gupta
Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com.
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