Jimmy Justice: Champ or chump? Is the man who tries to keep government vehicles from blocking fire hydrants a hero or just a pain in the butt?

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Back in the early days of STATter911.com I posted a few videos from Jimmy Justice. Jimmy is a man who roams the streets of New York, camera in hand, looking for government vehicles parked illegally. He has a special interest in those blocking fire hydrants. Jimmy is not shy about confronting the government workers, particularly ticket writers and police officers, over these parking issues. In fact, he taunts them.

I know I am biased, but I happen to think leaving your vehicle in front of a fire plug is one of the more selfish acts you can commit. That's why I used to post the videos. Until recently I had thought Jimmy was no longer active. But I was wrong.

A month ago Jimmy Justice showed up on Comedy Central's Colbert Report (below). He got the full Stephen Colbert treatment.

Jimmy's most recent video posted to his YouTube Channel is the one above from two months ago.

So, what do you think about an annoying vigilante with a camera getting in the face of public servants who block hydrants?