I think you're right, Monte, in your conclusion that this issue won't easily go away. But IMHO, the reason is that the  battle is being fought primarily on ideological grounds, and is driven by the. need to be right. W.O. will only cease to be an issue as the Holy Spirit is seen working in remarkable ways through women as leaders to transform lives and faith communities. It was stories of Holy Spirit power witnessing through the lives of uncircumcised gentiles that made the issue of circumcision go away for the early Christian church. 

The evidence that anti-W.O. sentiment bears significant responsibility for membership attrition is not persuasive to me for many reasons. Nor is it particularly relevant. I am aware of no data supporting the idea that ordained women are more effective in bringing folks to Christ than are "commissioned/ordained" women. 

I completely support W.O. But it is sad that the issue won't go away. As Jim observes, not all conflicts need resolution.