Lol Vito wouldn't be seen as a hero today just like Billy and chuck wouldn't be bc gay people (which doesn't even apply to Vito, dude just liked wearing dresses) hate all this forced inclusion especially when they're the brunt of all the jokes
they hate this forced representation just like the homophobes do bc it makes them look bad, they just want people to casually be gay and the people watching to go "oh okay" without it being their whole character and a major plot point. Lesbians have almost got there I think bc everyone likes the thought of girls kissing girls but every gay guy in shows and movies always got be SUPER gay and it be his whole personality