Freedom! The word itself, can bring a tear to your eye and put a smile on your lips. Our country has enjoyed a reputation of being "the land of the free". Individuals from all around the world have sought ways to get to America. Many have left all they had and even risked the loss of life in order to become a part of this great experiment. I have never heard the phrase, "The Russian dream", or "The French dream", or "The Mexican dream". But, most people know what you mean by "The American dream".