Have Americans still got the guts for democracy? In light of recent events in Washington, you’d have to say it’s doubtful.
Last week, the Senate voted 54-35 to establish an independent commission to investigate the seditious Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol — the most violent attack there since the War of 1812. The House had previously approved the measure 252-175.
If the Senate vote were a footb…