Egyptians will vote on Saturday in a referendum regarding constitutional changes aimed at enabling free and fair elections. The proposed changes have caused division within the reform movement that ousted Hosni Mubarak, with some arguing for more extensive constitutional reforms while others believe the amendments are sufficient for now. The Muslim Brotherhood has expressed support for the amendments, putting them at odds with secular groups and prominent reform advocates such as Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa. The military council, which took power from Mubarak in February, is hoping the amendments will be approved so they can continue towards parliamentary and presidential elections and eventually transfer power to an elected government. "This upcoming vote will be a significant moment," said Ahmed Saleh, who is currently organizing ElBaradei's presidential campaign. Saleh added that there is a strong desire among the people to vote and a sense of change in the air. The military council, which took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, is urging for a high voter turnout. The council stated that the purpose of the referendum is to set the stage for future parliamentary and presidential elections. They emphasized that what is most important is for Egyptians to participate and have their voices heard. The council has tasked a judicial committee with drafting amendments, such as implementing a two-term limit on the presidency, which would restrict leaders to serving a maximum of eight years in office, similar to the three-decade reign of Mubarak. The council will have to reconsider its strategy and extend a transitional period if the amendments are rejected, which they want to keep brief. However, the reforms do not meet the expectations of reformists who are calling for a complete rewrite of the constitution. Youth groups that led protests against Mubarak see the amendments as an effort to undermine the revolution. There are concerns that the military's tight election timetable will not allow enough time for parties to recover from years of oppression, giving an advantage to 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, albeit not the most ideal, solution. He stated in an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper that if the amendments were approved, it would result in new laws that would allow for more political freedom, such as the ability to form political parties without restrictions. There has been extensive discussion in newspapers, on television, and on social media about how to vote on the amendments. The "No" campaign continued on Friday with a full-page advertisement in Al Masry Al Youm, a well-known Egyptian newspaper. One of the objections raised was the lack of time and information before making such a significant decision, as highlighted by various actors, politicians, religious figures, and businessmen urging voters to reject the amendments. A Muslim Brotherhood leader on the following page expressed support for the constitutional amendments, stating that it is a necessary step towards meeting the demands of the revolution. He also mentioned that those who oppose the amendments have not proposed a clear alternative. Up to 45 million out of Egypt's 80 million population are eligible to vote, and a large voter turnout is expected from citizens who have experienced elections tainted by violence and manipulation during Mubarak's rule. Ahmed Adel, 35, stated that he plans to vote as he believes his vote will have a significant impact in the upcoming elections. He expressed his support for the amendments in hopes of helping his country move forward by establishing a parliament and electing a president as soon as possible. Activist Ziad el-Elemi expressed a different opinion, stating that they are organizing workshops nationwide to educate citizens about the insufficiency of constitutional amendments.