Got places to go, non-blog things to do, and kids’ noses to wipe this afternoon. Meantime, here are some good reads:

- Who’s behind the “Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools?” David Schaefer at The American Enterprise online takes a closer look.

- Townhall.com launches Thank a Soldier Week.

- N.Z. Bear talks back to Russ Feingold.

- Tom Elia links to some hair-raising video.

- Have you heard of this Hawaii Supreme Court ruling on the pregnant mom who smoked crystal meth and killed her unborn baby? Stop the ACLU weighs in.

- Here’s a snarky Christmas gift idea: The Airline Screening Playset. Hours of fun!

- Hotline’s got a straw poll. Check it out.

- Insight Magazine is back. Lots of interesting stuff. Bookmark them.

- Your France-bashing for the day, courtsey of Gaijin Biker.