If the "Smurfs" actually existed, would they be granted basic human rights?

Question

I KNOW. this is not my usual question, it just popped in my head and I was compelled to ask. . .SORRY!!!!

But since we are on the subject. Knowing society as we do, and depending on which country they live in, would the smurfs a race of non human creatures, about the size of your hand, be treated as equals in society, or would they subjected to tests, slavery, and mistreatment. Tell Matticus he WANTS to KNOW.

Answer 1

Various "Smurf Rights" advocacy groups would suddenly come into existence.

Yes, I believe it would be like the fated alien movies when the innocent visitor is subjected to a battery of invasive and troublesome tests.

There would be a reality show.

Endless blogs.

Protests.

Probably a few minorities would even attach themselves to the Smurfs, citing a common alliance in discrimination. (and justifiably so.)

Knowing the current administration and the fact that the Smurfs are arguably a study in Communist/Marxist living, I would say that Ole Dubya and the Religious Right might get their knickers in a knot.

Answer 2

Oh, I used to love the Smurfs. Well, once people got past the novelty of having something about the size of Furbys only with a brain, I suppose it would remain to be seen as to whether or not they could survive on their own. I think that considering how others who are dependent on life support to exist, or on other caregivers, also have basic human rights, that Smurfs would also be entitled to something similar. With a minority of them in the population, it might help smooth over any conflicts between other races as well. I would worry about them being kidnapped on a regular basis as they are more vulnerable to being whisked away without much need for brute force.

Answer 3

Based on humanity's known trail of slavery and indentured servitude, I'm sure we'd have marred relations with them at some point in time. However, if, in this day and age, someone walked into a forest and found the little buggars, given the fact that smurfs speak English, I'm sure the media events surrounding their discovery would not only gaurantee their national and international acceptance, but at least one movie and a spin-off reality show.

Answer 4

Since many humans are not granted human rights based on imperceivable differences, Smurfs would not fair well. But, I will say they'd have a better chance of achieving equality than would gays in the grand scheme of things. For example, I'm sure they would be more likely to have recognized marriages, even though they'd be living in lab cages, they'd still be married guinea pigs.

Answer 5

Well Matticus, I don't think so. This society doesn't give equal rights to humans but then again if there's a Republican in the White House, they'd probably get more rights then gays would. I think that's a shame but unfortunately these days it's the truth

Answer 6

I've actually never seen The Smurfs, but I got the idea they don't talk?

I say they would be illegally sold as pets by creepy people on the streets.

Sad thoughts... <3

Answer 7

Sad to say, I think they would not be given basic rights. They would be treated like a cross between lab rats and sign-language speaking chimps. Poor little Smurfs - they would be better off co-existing with Gargamel & Asrael, than with real-life humans.

Answer 8

PLEASE! We do not even treat humans with dignity, I doubt we would be able to extend that courteousness to creatures we can crush between our fingers. Unfortunately. All the smurfs can live with me though, I will take care of them. This is the open invite.

Answer 9

Well NO they would not be given any rights, for they are psychotropic drug addicts who live inside bright colored mushrooms. They would be thrown in jail for life or deported to Amsterdam, and Smurfette would have to work all night long at the Red Light District.

Answer 10

i think they would be kept as pets for little kids to drag around by the ear. i cant see how their size could allow them to be viewed as an equal unless they like ants possessed the strength to lift many times their own weight. being blue cant be admirable in today's society, so i doubt they would be dating models or celebrities. i think pets, only pets. you ever seen the Beatles movie, yellow submarine. this kinda reminds me of that movie. THE BLUE MEANIES ARE COMING !!!!