Persecution due to beliefs does not equal accountability for actions. We project to the world America is special because we are a nation of laws. If the laws are not upheld we are projecting our hypocrisy which is the greatest weapon our enemies could ever posses. In reference to those in government who supported the attempted insurrection, they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Their failure to succeed is irrelevant. If someone attempted to murder you and failed, no one would expect the criminal justice system to say to you "you're still alive so move on with your life".