> it wasn't even a proper attempt at overthrowing the government It was a difference of competence, not intent, and even an incompetent attempt poses grave dan

> it wasn't even a proper attempt at overthrowing the government It was a difference of competence, not intent, and even an incompetent attempt poses grave dangers. John Hinkley Jr. didn't make a "proper" attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan, but he paralyzed James Brady and -- despite not firing a single shot on target, just as "embarrassing" as any of the Capitol rioters -- came very very close to killing the president.