Reason Morning Links: The Public Option, the Afghan Election, the President's Safety

– The public option dies…or maybe it doesn't.

– Burma releases John Yettaw.

– The Obama administration joins the Bush administration in supporting an infamous RIAA suit.

– Taliban threats may keep voters home when Afghanistan holds its elections Thursday.

– "There has been no increase in the number of security threats to President Barack Obama despite the contentious town hall meetings taking place around the country, according to the White House."