You think? Here is my scenario: BATF shows up with the media in tow. Three ring circus ensues while the "dangerous, quiet type" with a house full of explosives is placed under arrest. Meanwhile, journalists interview the neighbors about the crazy living in their midst. Ties to extremist groups or terrorism are postulated. Experts in the field are brought out of retirement and trotted before us on TV. What judge is not going to make this danger to community, this "potential terrorist", face the scales of justice?
Of course, that is just what I see on the news at night. But what I see does not give me hope regarding what you say. :-(