Protection of the constitution

All democrats should agree that the protection of the constitution is necessary because as a result, human rights, freedom and democracy are safeguarded.
Therefore, with the Grundgesetz a democracy on guard was created, comprising an extensive protection of the constitution system.
The Federal Constitutional Court can e.g. declare the forfeiture of basic rights if they are abused for combating the free democratic basic order. Parties and other associations may be banned if they are aiming at impairing or abolishing the free democratic basic order. Criminal offences directed against the existence of the state or its constitution are prosecuted by the police, the public prosecutors' offices and the courts.
However, critical citizens and "radical" opinions are no reason for the protection of the constitution agencies to become active. In the Federal Republic of Germany, criticism is not frowned upon but desirable. And as long as the basic principles of the constitution are being adhered to, even radical opinions are legitimate.
What is of decisive importance is the basic conviction of the citizens who are willing to actively promote democracy and human dignity.