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What do vegetarians think about carnivorous plants?

What do vegetarians think about carnivorous plants. I don't mean to be a dick, I seriously just thought of this and was wondering. Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, and something that's name is something like a sundew. They all eat bugs. What do you think?

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intriguing question, have a star
Their cholesterol level is obviously higher than other plants and they will have heart disease later in life. Realistically, the carnivorous plants live in enviorments where the soil is bare of nutrients, but is usually well watered. The supplement the nutrients they need with the food they eat and it is a natural part of survival.
That's an interesting question. I can't speak for all vegetarians, but I think most are fine with carnivorous plants and animals. Carnivores must eat animal flesh to survive. They can't choose to live on fruits, vegetables, beans, etc. In contrast, humans are omnivores and can be perfectly healthy on vegetarian diets. We don't need meat for survival; we eat it just for the pleasure of tasting meat.
Orange spoke for this vegetarian:) I just don't want to be a part of what I feel is wrong (the way animals are raised, transported and slaughtered) as much as I can. And hopefully one day I will be vegan and be even less part of it.
I think you will find vegetarians are individuals and we don't all think the same. You cannot ask what do "vegetarians" think about something. You might as well ask "what do Jews think about Cactus ?" Plants are plants, carnivores are carnivores, thats what i think, you'll have to ask 200 million other people to judge what "vegetarians" think
Not much. Taste bad. This is a culinary site not philosophy. Do you know of a culinary bug eating plant?
Personally, this vegetarian thinks that such plants are Mother Nature's gift to those of us who are not gifted with thick fur to help us survive the Summer's blood sucking pests. Thanks, Mom!
umm, i think they are neat. thanks for asking.