Gates incident Shows Greatness of America

I was very struck by with this article by Tunku Varadarajan in Forbes magazine The Professor, The Cop And The President and his concluding thought.

....final word on how this episode, for all its sordidness, confirms the greatness of America. Where else could a humble cop--a Lilliput of a sergeant--stand up so publicly to a president? And not just stand up but invite himself over for a beer with the president?
What theater it has been, what entertainment. And yes, a teachable moment--for Professor Gates, and for President Barack Obama. Sgt. Crowley may believe that he had nothing to learn, but I'm certain he has grasped a small truth or two as well.

Tip of the hat to instapundit