The real reason they are upset is that the victims expressed angst about the Bush victory before they jumped.
JUMPER: "It's BUSH'S faullllllttttt!!!...(swoopsh!!!)"
JUMPER: "Damn HALIBURTONNNNNN!!!...(kerplunk!!!)
KERRY (pushed): "Did I mention I served in Vietnammmmmmm!!!...(croshfzzzt!!!!)
If they wanted to discourage jumpers, they should put a diving board up at mid-span with signs pointing to it, perhaps on the Bay side, with a basket next to the ladder for wallet or purse, and any notes...