text: You have no idea what his intentions were. The fact he popped off a few rounds at the workers and the police means that his intention was not good-willed. 
  
  The power company has the legal right to trim/cut trees in the power line easement. Or would you rather the trees grow up to destroy the lines leaving you with no electricity? I have the same easement on my property and I have no issues if they need to cut to maintain service.