Source: windowsondeathrow.com

Nico: In your opinion, should the death penalty for corruptors be carried out?

Berta: I doubt that choice because it will be a burden on state finances. They harm the state, let alone add to the financial burden.

Nico: Yes. You've got a point. But don't you think the death penalty gets in the way of similar cases in the future?

Berta: Right. However, it would be better if the corruptors were jailed for life so they don't return to the seat of government. Also, I think their families should be impoverished so that it becomes a lesson for others who will corrupt state money.

Nico: I see.

The underlined clause intends to ….