This is really good. I'd like to know why we cry also. And no, you're not bad for not being able to cry at your cousin's funeral. The best answer *I* can give you would be to say that different people react to shocking/sad things in different ways. But understanding crying would be a major step in science.

Again, this is amazing. Very well written and sad. It makes you stop and think.It's an interesting take on the question. I wouldn't have thought of that at all. ^_^

College essay? Interesting question for them to ask. But anyway, that was a really fun answer you gave. I mean, who would think of 'tears' as an answer to that question? Propz. =P