Internet and computer crimes such as cyber bullying raise many legal issues.  For example, the schoool board in Union Township, New Jersey, has begun proceedings against a teacher who allegedly made anti-gay remarks on Facebook. At issue in the matter is not only the teacher's job, but her right to free speech. 

Moreover, say some, teachers should be held to a higher standard. Still others question whether a teacher who expresses anti-gay sentiments is able to enforce New Jersey's new anti-bullying law. Some believe that the teacher has the right to be anti-gay, but not to express it to the world. Others see her as a victim of political correctness.

The New Jersey Star Ledger and other media outlets have called for firing or other disciplinary action. The 49-year old teacher posted her comments on Facebook after the school district's LGBT history monthy in October. She stated that homsexuality was both a sin and a pervision that "breeds like cancer."

The school district continuies to investigate the matter.

Source: LBTQNation.com, "NJ school board files tenure charges against teacher who made anti-gay Facebook posts", Jan. 13, 2012.