Reaction: Afghans head to polls amid violence

Reaction: Afghans head to polls amid violence

Millions of Afghans headed to the polls today to vote in the nations second presidential election. Incumbent President Hamid Karzai is up against his former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah. Who would you like to see win the election in Afghanistan? The U.S. sent thousands of troops to Afghanistan to boost security during todays elections, yet the Taliban has still managed to inflict violence on voters in certain areas. Has the U.S. taken the proper course of action for these elections? Would threats of violence deter you from voting?