Originally Posted by Mr Honest

I think we are more hostile in our criticism of jay walkers in this country (UK).
I won't post exactly what I'd expect a driver to say to me if I was the parent of that kid but something like this: *&^%&!!!!! £$***&^ ******** ! *****'

Some people are dumb asses.
maybe he was too embarassed to acknowledge you?

Stats show it's dangerous out there:
Estimated 6,328,000 traffic crashes occurred in the US 2003 (Traffic Safety Facts, National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA, 2003)
Estimated 2,889,000 people were injured in traffic crashes in the US 2003 (Traffic Safety Facts, National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA, 2003)