I began walking to school (about a mile) from first grade onward. I also studied in Germany as a college student. I walk two of my kids to school daily. Why?

I began walking to school (about a mile) from first grade onward. I also studied in Germany as a college student. I walk two of my kids to school daily. Why? It isn't really the kids I worry about, it's the idiot adults. Around their school there are: -- School zone signs, indicating the 20MPH speed reduction area. -- Flashing yellow lights that only activate during school hours -- Middle-of-the-road barriers that indicate there is a school zone ahead -- Painted crosswalks -- Adults with crossing flags to indicate the crosswalk. Sometimes they even wear orange safety vests. -- The speed limit within a half-mile in all directions is 25MPH Guess what? Cars still blow through in excess of 40MPH, even with kids present. I've been nearly run over on multiple occasions. This is in a rural ("family values") community. It's pure anarchy, that's why I don't let my kids walk to school alone.