Non-AJAX jQuery POST request

I am trying to use the jQuery POST function but it is handling the request in AJAX style. I mean it's not actually going to the page I am telling it to go.

$("#see_comments").click(function() {
    $.post(
        "comments.php", 
        {aid: imgnum}, 
        function (data) {

        }
    );
});

This function should go to comments.php page with the aid value in hand. It's posting fine but not redirecting to comments.php.

@Doug Neiner Clarification:

1. I have 15 links (images). I click on a link and it loads my JavaScript. The script knows what imgnum I opened. This imgnum I want in the comments.php. I have to use this JavaScript and no other means can do the trick. The JavaScript is mandatory

2. Your method successfully POSTs the aid value. But in the comments.php when I try to echo that value, it displays nothing.

3. I am using Firebug. In the Console, it shows the echo REQUEST I made in Step (2) successfully.