Egyptians will be voting on Saturday in a referendum regarding constitutional changes that aim to enable fair elections, but these changes have caused a rift within the reform movement that overthrew Hosni Mubarak. The vote has split the country between those who believe more significant constitutional changes are necessary and those who think the amendments are sufficient for now. It is anticipated that there will be a high voter turnout. The Muslim Brotherhood, an organized Islamist group, supports the amendments, putting them at odds with secular groups and prominent reform advocates such as Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa, who are both running for president. The military council, which Mubarak transferred power to on Feb. 11, is hoping the amendments will be approved so that they can proceed with their plans for parliamentary and presidential elections, ultimately transitioning power to an elected government. "This vote will be a turning point," stated Ahmed Saleh, an activist currently overseeing ElBaradei's campaign for president. "There is a strong desire among the people to vote and there is a sense of change in the air." The military council that took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11 has encouraged a high voter turnout. According to the council, the main objective of the referendum is to create a suitable environment for future parliamentary and presidential elections. The focus is not only on the outcome, but on the participation of Egyptians and their voices being heard. The council has requested a judicial committee to propose amendments, including a limit of two terms for the presidency, thus restricting the time a leader can hold office to a maximum of eight years, as opposed to the three decades Mubarak served. Rejecting the amendments will require the council to reconsider its strategy and lengthen a transitional period that it hopes to keep brief. However, the reforms do not meet the expectations of reformists who seek a complete overhaul of the constitution. Youth groups who led protests against Mubarak believe the amendments are an effort to undermine the revolution. There are concerns that the tight election schedule set by the military will not allow parties enough time to recover from years of repression, giving an advantage to the Muslim Brotherhood and remnants of Mubarak's regime. General Ismail Etman, a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, stated that amending the constitution is the best, although not the most ideal, solution. In an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper published on Thursday, he mentioned that the approval of the amendments 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 buzzing with discussions on how to vote, with the "No" campaign continuing their efforts in Al Masry Al Youm newspaper. One of the objections raised by the campaign was the lack of time and information given to make such a significant decision, as highlighted by various public figures urging voters to reject the amendments. A Muslim Brotherhood leader expressed his support for the constitutional amendments on the following page, stating that it is a necessary step towards fulfilling the revolution's demands. He also noted that those who oppose the amendments have not presented a viable alternative. With up to 45 million eligible voters in Egypt, a significant turnout is anticipated, especially from voters familiar with past elections tainted by violence and fraud during the Mubarak era. One voter, Ahmed Adel, emphasized the importance of his vote in the upcoming election, expressing his intention to vote for the amendments in order to help steer his country in the right direction towards establishing a parliament and president promptly. Activist Ziad el-Elemi expressed a differing opinion, stating that workshops are being conducted nationwide to educate citizens on the fact that constitutional amendments alone are insufficient.