Frightening concept and one that I had not considered. I have always known that they will be coming for IRA's and 401's before 2012, but I never really considered the idea that they would imprison us. But you are absolutely right. As unthinkable as it is, it is definitely something we might well face. Dividing the INS into two branches might even be seen as the first step.
Americans will be allowed to leave, but only empty handedly. If your assets aren't outside, the door will close on getting them out under your own control.
At first, yes. But soon, they won't even let people go. After all, we will be slaves and who is going to let all the slaves run away?
That's why I'm looking at emigrating within the next year or two.