Posted by AutumnW (here)
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Lots to like in Sweden. The government mediates the social environment because people are shy/reserved. As far as removing symbols that seem benign to us, they might carry negative freight for Swedes. Best visit Sweden before being too critical of their culture and the decisions they make, which are often based on the general consensus.I get the impression that you are ok with this. The actual role of the government is to provide services to the people, not interpret reality for them, telling them what is ok and what is not...I will never understand how anyone can be comfortable with the government weaving its way through every aspect of life.The government mediates the social environment because people are shy/reserved.