Is the American Dream dying?

Cezar Iordan came to the U.S. from Romania when he was 20.

He didn't know anyone, and he didn't speak English. He had only $100 in his pocket. But he was determined to succeed.

Now 10 years later, Iordan runs a successful moving business called Moovers Chicago. He has a bachelor's degree, and owns a home.

"When you're forced by economic reasons to come to a different country, you (want) belonging and to find a place," said Iordan, 30. "I'm very happy with the way things have gone. I worked really hard to be where I am at."

The idea that someone can come to this country with nothing, work hard, and then start and run a successful business is what makes our country great. Even for people who aren't immigrants, the U.S. has always been a place where talent and drive is rewarded. Just think about someone like Apple's Steve Jobs.

In spite of our nation's flaws, people pursuing their dreams propel the U.S.

But what if we as a society no longer believe that anyone can achieve success? What if we have given up on the American Dream?