What Egyptians and others are saying online as voting begins

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Egyptians headed to the polls today to replace deposed leader Hosni Mubarak, casting their ballots for a new president to lead the country in the aftermath of its Arab Spring revolt. Here’s a glimpse of what Egyptians and outsiders witnessing its historic elections are saying and sharing online as the voting begins:

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-- Emily Alpert in Los Angeles