And the one thing I just cannot fathom here in HNL is the LOLLYGAGGING when one is in the crosswalk! Is it REALLY that enjoyable to cross a street as slowly as possible, using up ALL that crossing time allowed by the (too short) meter?? 

Seriously...if I'm crossing a boulevard, I want to get across AS FAST AS POSSIBLE because I just don't trust drivers in general for the reasons listed above! 

I can understand if one is disabled, old or wheelchair bound and taking extra time to cross but I see WAY TOO MANY (apparently) healthy, young individuals that seem to be challenging the cars by their extra slow crossing!! (I almost think they DESERVE to be hit by a car as a wake up call)

Yes...you have the "right of way" as a pedestrian, but WHY invite death or maiming? Get across that street ASAP!!