VOICED: Afghanistan's Karzai heads to Washington

The transcript discusses protests in New York against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, urging President Obama to focus on domestic issues like the economy and education. It highlights strained US-Afghanistan relations, especially with President Karzai's visit to the US. The US military presence in Afghanistan is significant, with plans for more troops, but public opinion is divided. The War on Terror is compared to Vietnam, with debates on its necessity and impact on American values and freedoms. Casualty figures for both American troops and Afghan civilians are also mentioned.

What are the human and material costs associated with the War on Terror?

What does the text suggest about the number of casualties in Afghanistan?