If only flames could be intimidated by tears. We could include professional cry-ers on the volunteer fire department squad. Someone’s loss could prevent another’s tragedy. A breast-beating break-up could benefit a 4 alarm blaze, about to destroy the ballet studio. A death in the family might prevent another death in another family. Actors who could cry on cue could pick up some side-line work, crying for the public good. I’d sign up for that.