I am truly sorry for the poor way I replied. @arabisouri, I did not mean to imply in any fashion that this is a "Syrian" problem at all. My response was only by way of "How" these poor kids end up where they are, mostly from well below the poverty level with no employment possibility and now further education opportunities. Muhammad Ali was a one of a kind American and even though I am a different color than he, I try to overcome any obstacles that crop up and deal with them. Unfortunately, sometimes I do not put into words the actual feelings that I try.
As far as the U.S. leadership/figurehead/Commander in Chief, well, he was a draft dodger whose father bought his way out of the service saying he had "Bone Spurs". When there is no true leader, what does a follower do? personally, and this is simply my opinion, I believe that in order to lead you must have the experience of following, just so you know what it is you are doing.
If I messed this up, again, I apologize. You have given me more insight to what is going on than anyone else.
Take care and be well,
Mitch