While King's detailed views on homosexuality aren't known. It is known that he allowed employees to resign if it became known that they were gay.

He also advocated for a religion with definite known views on homosexuality that were not welcoming and he never said anything against that.

When writing for a magazine where people would ask for advice King dealt with the issue like this:

Question: My problem is different from the ones most people have. I am a boy, but I feel about boys the way I ought to feel about girls. I don’t want my parents to know about me. What can I do? Is there any place where I can go for help?

Answer: Your problem is not at all an uncommon one. However, it does require careful attention. The type of feeling that you have toward boys is probably not an innate tendency, but something that has been culturally acquired. Your reasons for adopting this habit have now been consciously suppressed or unconsciously repressed. Therefore, it is necessary to deal with this problem by getting back to some of the experiences and circumstances that lead to the habit. In order to do this I would suggest that you see a good psychiatrist who can assist you in bringing to the forefront of conscience all of those experiences and circumstances that lead to the habit. You are already on the right road toward a solution, since you honestly recognize the problem and have a desire to solve it.

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'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

True, but if your acting like a prick, like with the Eddie Izzard issue, then you also should be prepared for people to stand up to you for doing so.

Generally I think, if you must say something stupid, you should at least try to keep your mouth closed whilst doing it. And I think that applies to anyone offering opinions without invitation or context.

I don't like to see certain things or hear certain things in society, but they're not illegal, so I'll generally just live and let live - and keep it for the right forum or context.

I'd rather we just dropped the chants truth be told. Its clear that its an issue with people who are gay, and that might be as many as 10% of a crowd on match day.

I think it'll be a much bigger issue this season if the Palace and Brighton game(s) get televised - and it could result in fines or disciplinary proceedings.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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I think that's fine....and as long as it's non violent that's debate and apart of what a healthy society needs to be.

Yeah, but, outside of your feedback, what you think about the intelligence of another's viewpoint is really not here or there is it. That's the point of freedom of speech...within parameters....people have a certain freedom to make it.

I kind of agree....I come up against opinions I don't agree with or like all the time. But I believe passionately in the marketplace of ideas....So outside of libel, violence or limited obscenity I defend their right to have those views....that marketplace of ideas isn't perfect but it's far better than the alternative.

Just like all aspects of human nature I don't like what I hear from a crowd from time to time....I think some shouted comments are offensive, some chants are stupid and songs are immature nonsense.....that said, I find the suggestions that the crowd should be 'educated' or 'censored' because so called betters don't like the holistic nature of human nature within crowds....I find that much more scary.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

I doubt there's ever 10% of a football crowd being gay. Maybe San Francisco or New York but even there they'll probably be visiting art venues. Sounds better than the opening day game last season and others.

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