This campaign sweeping through Scandinavia didn't start here. It started with one man in Australia after a trip to London. His name is Juan Mann.
He just wanted and needed a hug that day, so he made a sign saying 'Free Hugs.' When the city banned this tidal wave of hugs, Scandinavia stepped up and grabbed the ball and ran with it.
I think it is outrageous that it got banned in Australia, and am proud of my adopted country of Sweden for taking up the gauntlet.
http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
People all over the world are getting in on it, but Sweden has taken it to dizzying levels. Pass it on...