[Brad’s Gramma]

I think if the masses of Conservatives sit on their hands and do not vote they are agreeing with the other side.

Agreed.

[Theodore R.]

No, they would be "discouraged voters" withdrawing from the process to show their disgust. Remember how the national media talks of "discouraged workers" who are no longer reflected in unemployment statistics. Real Terri supporters may well walk out in the 2006 and 2008 elections. This horror will not be forgotten or ignored as was, say, McCain-Feingold.