Sobriety instead of party ban debate

Not everything that can be justified in principle has to be stated by everyone at all times. This applies to the question of the strongest faction being responsible for forming a government. But this also applies to the long-running party ban.

There is absolutely no reason to bring a ban into play one day after a very successful election for the AfD. Of course: the party must be monitored. Basically from anyone who cares about the rule of law and democracy. She has been officially under surveillance for a long time. You can also set up a working group. With an open work order, of course.

Now sobriety is required

But now it has to be a matter of dealing with the election results of a permitted party. Completely sober. The AfD is not yet in power. There are different options. If she were to govern, we would have to look very closely. And can and must be responded to in the event of legal, even constitutional, violations. The constitutional state is definitely defensive and has a number of instruments available for this purpose.

The current waving of the party ban basically shows not only AfD voters: We are not taking the elections themselves seriously. Or only if we win ourselves. Not a good message. Especially not for someone who lets himself act as chancellor of the reserve.