Khizr Khan showed what it means to be an American

Khizr Khan at DNC 2016

Shining city on a hill? No. Thats just another cartoon. America is a real place, a real nation, full of a diverse peoples, contrasting ideas, and no single concept ofthe American dream.

But there are also real heroesreal people whose stories so rise above the noise that they cant help but speak to all those people.

Thursday night, a couple stood on stage at the Democratic National Convention to tell the story of their son, of their family, and of their deep commitment to America. It was one of the most moving moments, not just of this convention, but in the history of public speech in America. This was a defining speech for an America thats not a one-size-fits-all cartoon, but can still light up the world.

And whenKhizr Khan brought out his pocket version of the Constitution, you knew it wasnt just something he carries as ashibbolethof patriotism. Its a well worn, well read, well loved document.

Khizr Khans speech didnt go unnoticed, especially by those whountil that moment had been sitting on the sidelines, maybe feeling that they werent part of the story. Because along with the tears and pride, heres what else happened withKhizr Khan told his story.

Source: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/7/29/1554029/-Khizr-Khan-showed-what-it-means-to-be-an-American