Several times every week I am almost run over while crossing the street at lunchtime in the neighborhood where I work. I'm in the crosswalk with a walk signal, but drivers who can't wait a couple of seconds before turning come within inches of hitting me. A few weeks ago a guy making a left turn accelerated towards me and barely stopped in time to avoid making me a hood ornament. Then he started gesturing at me as if it was my fault for being in his way.

And this neighborhood has won awards for being pedestrian-friendly.

People are idiots, regardless of their age.