People talk about how great this country is - and it's a great country - but I feel that many young people don't believe they have access to the American dream.

My great-grandfather, like many, came to this country in search of the American dream.

Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.

I really feel that my life story is a continuation of the Great American Dream - the immigrant who comes to this country and is allowed to excel. How many other countries would let me do that?

If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

The American dream has now morphed into an expectation. And if it isn't provided, or if it doesn't happen, then people feel cheated.