The thing I'm really afraid of is that the democrats don't take the terrorists seriously, and while I'm worried about another slam on home turf, what I'm doubly concerned about is that should that slam be radioactive, you probably can kiss the Constitution goodbye. Martial Law will be put into effect, and the Patriot Act, already established, will be there for the democrats taking.
That is why the old admonishment to take into consideration how the opposition would use the legislation you create is sound. Hard cases usually make for very, very bad law.
My hope is that if Kerry or Edwards is elected, they rise to the occasion. I'm voting for President Bush, but that's the extent of the power I have to control the outcome of the situation that fuels my fears.