Read Modern Survival Blogs take on this here.
My thoughts.
I believe both sides, civilians and certain federal agencies want a flash point for both resistance and a crack down.
Another thing that I find disturbing is how quickly and easily it seems for State and Local Law Enforcement to fall into line with the Feds. They always talk about being part of the community but in the end they always salute and get in line.
What should alarm the feds??? People from around the country are heading that way. This can get messy unless people get smart...otherwise we're looking at the next Waco.