The post discusses the troubling state of prisons in El Salvador, emphasizing the absence of legal protections and the potential for abuses of power. Comments reflect on the implications for American society, comparing potential future conditions to those seen in oppressive regimes. The conversation highlights fears surrounding extrajudicial detentions and the erosion of the rule of law. Users express concern over the increasing disparity in how laws are applied, with powerful individuals facing fewer repercussions for their actions, thus leading to a society where anything is permissible if those in power choose to act.