"There should not be a double standard for heterosexual and homosexual teachers."

In the summer the Governor, aides say, was upset by Mr. Courter's remarks on abortion and his advocacy of a ban on homosexual teachers.

He stated, "What I am after is to remove those homosexual teachers who through word, thought or deed want to be a public homosexual, to entice young impressionable children into their lifestyle".

Experts have found no basis for concern that homosexual teachers or counselors would either affect a child's developing sexuality or be more likely than others to abuse children.

"It was homosexual teachers for the most part who saved me," Shanley said.

Their view on the issue of homosexual teachers changed less than any other segment based on religion or race.

Graham is also featured as a homosexual teacher, with perverted tendencies towards his underage male students.

It tells the story of a homosexual teacher in 1980s Apartheid South Africa and his relationship with his long-term partner and a young black boy.