Why would I want to do that?

I remember hearing about the recent political upheavals in Syria and Egypt and not understanding a word of what was really happening- or why they happened. I noticed that many of those country's and neighboring country's youth had a large hand in spreading awareness and rallying support for the rebels, many even in the front lines. Yet many of the teens I know here in the U.S. had no idea what was happening half way around the world. I do not believe that there is a big problem with this; After all, you are never young twice. People will always live out their youth to the fullest, rebelling in that 'live like you're dying' lifestyle before they enter the age of responsibility. However, I believe that since this world being left to us, we should know how to live on it. I also believe that today's youth should be aware of how important the freedoms we have in the U.S. are, and how we should better grasp the reigns of the opportunities that lie ahead of us.