James Taranto:

Hugs Are for Arming

Did you know that today is "World Hug Day"? "This global 'virtual' Hug for Peace is your opportunity to show the world that 'peace begins with me,' " according to the Web site worldpeace.org.au. "So pledge now to hug your mum, hug your dad, hug your teacher, your boss, even your dog!!"

"Let's make January 21 an anniversary of peace," the site further urges. In fact, it already is an anniversary of peace. As Newswise.com notes, 50 years ago today the U.S. Navy launched the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus. Hugging your mum or even your dog is all very well and good, but nothing beats peace through strength.

How about we build some new ones. Read The Best of the Web Today daily. It's the first site I read.