Just to back ya up:
http://www.thecounter.com/stats/2002/November/javas.php
Could always just run a few regular expressions over the .tpl files, I'm sure some cleanup work would be in order, as well as other aspects of the site that are using javascript, like the register form with the checkemail validation function. Also disabling the product options validation since it uses javascript as well.
I never understood the reason for <A HREF> submit link's vs using a <input type=submit> or <input type=image>
Good luck.
And if you find a quick an easy way to do it let us know.
