The UK doesn't have jaywalking laws and it seems to work okay. Not sure about crossing directly against a light, but in general if it's safe to cross, it's legal to cross.

I think this is a great example. Walk on red -- just be aware of your surroundings and responsible for the outcome when you do.

As opposed to your (implied) recommendation, which is for society to spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year enforcing jaywalking statutes.

Let's fix the potholes before we go after the pot users.

Many of us in other countries (almost anyone without kids with them) do just this. People rarely die. We learn how to look out for cars as soon as we're able to walk.

Yes, cars should drive slower when near pedestrians.

Encaging myself in steel and gasoline makes me a God. Out of the way, mortal. We are not equals.