They say the government cannot punish criminals with death. They are afraid that an innocent person could be put to death by mistake.

Other people disagree. They say that the death penalty has been around throughout history. They believe it is a just punishment for the most horrible crimes.

In May 2005, in Cleveland, Ohio a home is set on fire. The fire kills eight children and three adults. It is the deadliest fire in Ohio history. About 4,000 people show up at the funeral for the victims. The funeral is held at the city's convention center.