No doubt there are many homophobic people out there and various conservative groups who absolutely despise gay characters in film, television, and video games.

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The Conservative MP said he was not homophobic and had "people in my life who are important to me who are gay".

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Mr Feliciano has denied being homophobic or racist, but anger about his comments has only spread further the more people heard about them.

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