It’s easy to argue that sexual orientation shouldn’t matter; a movie such as Power Rangers should highlight strong, well-crafted characters with kick-ass fighting skills.
Power Rangers first came to public attention in the nineties, when LGBT characters were more or less unheard of – certainly in mainstream movies or TV shows that would attract a younger audience.
There is no beacon, no flashing arrow, no big deal made of the fact that this is an LGBT character.
Now, in 2017, with people much more open about their orientation, it seems only right and proper to include LGBT characters, because it is an accurate representation of modern society.