A Single Tear

So tonight I turned on the tv and of course Extreme Makeover Home Edition was on. I like this show to a certain extent, but I can't understand why they go out of their way to make the viewer feel soo selfish, and always always have to make us cry. I don't think I have ever watched a full episode without crying or feeling like crap. I know there are people out there who have to go through a lot and fight for their lives, and children, and happiness and I respect this. But I don't understand how making me the viewer feel bad accomplishes much, other than the fact it puts me in a bad mood and makes me never want to watch the show again. It makes me realize just how little control we have in life...