Egyptians will cast their votes on Saturday in a referendum regarding constitutional changes aimed at enabling fair elections. However, the proposed amendments have caused a rift within the reform movement that overthrew Hosni Mubarak. There are differing opinions in Egypt, with some arguing for more extensive constitutional revisions while others believe the proposed amendments are sufficient for now. A large turnout is anticipated for the vote. The Muslim Brotherhood, a well-organized Islamist group, supports the amendments, putting them in conflict with secular groups and prominent reform advocates such as Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa, who are both presidential candidates. The military council that took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11 is hoping for the amendments to be approved so they can proceed with their plan for parliamentary and presidential elections, ultimately transferring power to an elected government. "This upcoming vote will be a crucial moment," stated Ahmed Saleh, an activist currently overseeing ElBaradei's presidential campaign. "There is a strong desire among the people to vote now, and change is on the horizon." The military council, which took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, is urging a high voter turnout for the referendum. "The main objective of this referendum is to establish a suitable environment for future parliamentary and presidential elections, but what matters most is that Egyptians participate and have their voices heard," the council explained. The council has tasked a judicial committee with drafting amendments that include a two-term limit for the presidency, capping the time a leader can serve in the office previously held by Mubarak for three decades at eight years. Rejecting the amendments will require the council to reconsider its strategy and extend a transitional period that it hopes to keep brief. However, the reforms do not meet the expectations of reformists who advocate for a complete overhaul of the constitution. Youth groups who led protests against Mubarak view the amendments as a way to undermine the revolution. There is concern about the military's tight election schedule, as it may not allow enough time for political parties to recover from years of suppression, potentially favoring the Muslim Brotherhood and remnants of Mubarak's regime. General Ismail Etman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces stated that amending the constitution is the best, although not perfect, solution. He stated in an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper that if the amendments were approved, it would result in the creation of new laws that would allow for more political freedom, such as the removal of restrictions on forming political parties. The media has been actively discussing the voting process, with the "No" side continuing their campaign with a full-page advertisement in Al Masry Al Youm newspaper. The advertisement featured objections to the amendments, including concerns about making a decision without enough time or information, along with endorsements from various public figures. A Muslim Brotherhood leader on the following page expressed a different viewpoint, stating that supporting the constitutional amendments is a crucial step towards meeting the demands of the revolution. They also noted that those who oppose the amendments have not provided a clear alternative. With up to 45 million eligible voters out of Egypt's population of 80 million, a high voter turnout is expected. Many voters, who have experienced violent and rigged elections under Mubarak, are eager to participate. One voter, Ahmed Adel, 35, expressed his intention to vote for the amendments in order to help his country move forward. He emphasized the need for a parliament and president to be established as soon as possible. Activist Ziad el-Elemi expressed a different opinion, stating that workshops are being held nationwide in order to educate citizens on the fact that constitutional amendments alone are insufficient.