> Funny part is that a lot of stuff didn't even have to be decriminalized, as they never criminalized it in the 1st plac

that sounds perfect imo, the state doesn't need to get involved in a lot of things in the first place

a lot of progressives in Europe (maybe the US too) imo make the mistake of also wanting the government to pay for everything, which creates an eternal political fight and means that everything needs to be regulated with laws to prevent abuse of the system, creates endless bureaucratic gatekeeping, waiting lists, and so on