Precisely, and with the agenda so warped on the side of the "ists" (i.e. feminists, legalists, whateverists) you will be hard-pressed to find a Democrat of substantive clout who's willing to step up to the plate. I wish I could reach everyone to let them know this isn't a Democrat or Republican issue -- it's an American issue.
Except that:
1) I would not be surprised if at least one of the victims, er defendants, in this case is a Dem.
2) I despise labels and boxes. I think it limits our ability to see people clearly and clearly divides us, which limits our ability to effect change. I would think most Dems actually aren't of the liberal wacko genre. That's why I used the term "grass roots."
3) You are correct, it is an "American" issue. I'm not sure how to get the attention of those that matter, or even "who" they might be.