Who defines what constitutes "humanity" in MU?

[Fantasyartist]

I know I probably asked this question before but as it hasn't been answered, it's worth asking again.

Given that some Marvel Universe(and possibly DC as well) characters have undergone physical transformations so extreme as to call into question whether they are "human" any more( from the Thing who is at least biologically human despite his outre appearance to Wonder Man who has gone from flesh and blood to a being a creature of ionic energy which is virtually immortal), to cyborgs( NB vampires, werewolves and demonic entities such as Dormammu need not be considered a sthey are not known to exist), who defines what constitutes "humanity " in the Marvel Universe"? The courts( state or federal- including the US Supreme Court)? The US Government? Supranational entities such as NATO or the UN?

Terry

 

[storyteller]

I think the general idea is anyone who was a human being at one point in time is still considered one. Though how many are still considered human and not just sentient beings.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

We know the Vision isn't considered a human being, given that the US government dismantled him and rebuilt him with a new personality and no emotions. But on the other hand, the original Human Torch is considered a human being. Maybe being a celebrated war vet has something to do with it...