I don't really think that U.S. "thugs" are on the same level as chavs. A true thug won't turn down on a one on one fight. Not saying I think "thugs" are better, but "thugs" aren't bitches. Every description of a chav I've ever heard makes them out to be weenies. Like they pretend to be hard as nails... well a thug is hard as nails. Of coarse their are plent of people who dress the part of the thug, but then again, they don't go around in groups acting tough.

Hey england, do you still have hippies? Now thats group of people I can get behind . Still plenty in the U.S. if you know where to look.