My memory may be faulty but as I recall it, years back, pedestrians seemed to be more careful. The stop and look both ways before stepping off the curb to cross the street mantra. Now, I've had to brake hard when someone staring at the cellphone decides to step off the curb on a red light. I don't mind so much that they are feeling suicidal—it's their life, I just wish they wouldn't have some poor driver blamed for their death.
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