I do think people think of Sweden like that, even here in the UK. Recently my brother went on a business trip to Sweden, and was quite surprised at the amount of "casual" racism he encountered - although I wasn't sure whether because he was from the UK they were a little more open with him, perhaps?
Anyway, not slinging mud. UK is just as bad (probably worse..).
Oh, I'm not judging Sweden at all. I'm just agreeing that a lot of people (myself included)feel that Sweden is 'otherworldly' and does not have many of the same problems that we experience in our home countries.
Anyway, not slinging mud. UK is just as bad (probably worse..).