It's probably not the article he could not understand, it's the who/what/where/when/why of this guy. This article gives background, but it's kinda vague, as well it should be given the web site.

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I think my confusion is based mostly off of my lack of knowledge of what exactly entails a death sentence repealing. I was confused because I had no idea why people would protest having a death penalty repealed. Again, I don't know enough about the justice system.