Perhaps you have never seen the Swedish girls of tinder.

http://tindernasuecia.tumblr.com/

You're right about the drug harshness: that's a bit disappointing.

Where do you see that personal liberties are a problem? (http://freedomhouse.org/country/sweden makes it sound fine)

As for taxes: they have great education, health, and other social benefits. For some people, that's worthwhile.

Perhaps consider the value of all the services a family with young children would receive from the govt when comparing tax rates.