You liked str8line's post that said it could have ended our democracy. Maybe you haven't technically met I suppose.Sept. 11 wasn't trying to force the legislature to change the outcome of an election, either.
I don't know anyone who thinks Jan. 6 was "close" attempt. It was a deranged, far-fetched, ignorant attempt to overthrow our democracy that was doomed to failure. Being ignorant, deranged, far-fetched, or doomed to failure is not an excuse, nor a reason for people to not be punished.
Am I arguing anything here that people that break the law shouldn't be punished?