It will eventually depopulate, leading to the wealthy being forced to have some sort of agreement, to make things humane for each other, except by then, America will be so weak, it will get invaded like hell.

But yeah, power is what ensures rights. If power is applied maliciously, you will have no rights.

But powerful people looking after their own interests, knowing what a war can cost them, will compromise, and just accept a fair set of rights.