Guy is innocent in my book. Anyone wishing prison time, "Let those who are without sin, cast the first stone."
There was a time in this country, where no one questioned an individual's right to defend themself. If Marquez intended to cause harm to the threatening driver, he would've aimed the barrel at him, plain and simple. Instead, proper restraint was exercised.
True story. I do some part time technician work for a rural fiber ISP, which is a job that requires us to drive all over the city and through every neighborhood to maintain the plant and service demarc. equipment located at each home and business. Some homeowners freak when they see the "cable guy" rolling up, as if our intent is to disconnect them every time; when in reality that's usually not the case. A few weeks ago, a man greeted me at his front gate wielding a pistol, and I just calmly asked in a half-joking manner, "Are you going to shoot me?". That was enough to put him at ease and cause him to stand down without escalating the situation. I was not at all offended, nor did I threaten to call the police in an attempt to have the guy's life ruined because of some childish vendetta (as some of you seem to have). I explained to him I was there to swap out some old equipment with the new, and that was that. He was cordial and respectful after. Now, I will say, I was able to quickly assess the situation and did not perceive him an immediate threat because his index finger was pointed straight and off the trigger. Any disciplined gun owner with a conscience would do this. Otherwise, I would've been a bit more apprehensive.
I respect that Marquez is consulting legal council and shunning law enforcement's crooked investigative procedures, while simultaneously using the media to proclaim his innocence and gain sympathetic supporters.
