I agree with the sentiment, I just don't think Americans are going to actually go to that length. At least what I've learned from my 28 years in this country. I feel like the chilling effect is going to be stronger than most might hope for. But I hope you're more accurate than I am in this regard.
Unfortunately suppressing the domestic population is easier than trying to nation build halfway across the world. We can be pretty damn effective at oppressing our own population.
Every time my boss/coworker asks me if I did anything on the weekend. Doing things costs money which y'all know I don't have.