Egyptians will participate in a referendum on Saturday to vote on constitutional changes aimed at enabling free and fair elections. The reform movement that ousted Hosni Mubarak is divided over the amendments, with some calling for more extensive changes and others believing the amendments are sufficient for now. The Muslim Brotherhood supports the amendments, while secular groups and prominent reform advocates like Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa are against them. The military council, which took power from Mubarak, hopes the amendments will pass so that it can continue its plan for parliamentary and presidential elections. Ahmed Saleh, an activist currently leading ElBaradei's presidential campaign, described the upcoming vote as a significant moment. He emphasized that there is a strong desire among the people to participate in the election and that change is on the horizon. The military council, which took over power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, is encouraging a high voter turnout for the referendum. The council stated that the main objective of the referendum is to create a favorable environment for future parliamentary and presidential elections. They stressed the importance of Egyptian citizens voicing their opinions and participating in the process. The council has tasked a judicial committee with drafting amendments that include a two-term limit for the presidency, limiting the leader's time in office to eight years, in contrast to Mubarak's three decades in power. Rejecting the amendments will require the council to reconsider its strategy and extend a transitional period that it aims to keep as brief as possible. However, the proposed reforms do not meet the expectations of reformists who seek a complete overhaul of the constitution. Youth groups who led protests against Mubarak view the amendments as an attempt to undermine the revolution. There are concerns about the tight timeline set by the military for elections, as it may not allow enough time for political parties to recover from years of suppression, potentially benefiting 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 most practical, though not the ideal, solution. He stated in an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper that the approval of the amendments would result in the introduction of new laws that would promote political openness, including the removal of restrictions on the formation of political parties. The debate on how to vote has been widely discussed in newspapers, television stations, and social networking sites. The "No" campaign continued its efforts on Friday with a full-page advertisement in Al Masry Al Youm, a popular Egyptian newspaper. The objection raised by the campaign included concerns about making a historic decision without sufficient time or information, along with endorsements from actors, politicians, religious figures, and businessmen urging voters to reject the amendments. A Muslim Brotherhood leader expressed a different perspective on the constitutional amendments on the following page, stating that supporting them is a crucial step towards meeting the demands of the revolution. He also noted that those who oppose the amendments have not proposed a clear alternative. With up to 45 million eligible voters out of Egypt's population of 80 million, a high turnout is anticipated from voters who have experienced past elections tainted by violence and fraud during Mubarak's rule. One voter, Ahmed Adel, emphasized the importance of his vote in the upcoming election and stated his intention to vote for the amendments in order to help steer his country back on the right path. He emphasized the need for a parliament and president to be established promptly. Activist Ziad el-Elemi expressed a differing opinion, stating that workshops are being held nationwide to educate citizens on the insufficiency of constitutional amendments.