This Saturday, Egyptians will be participating in a referendum to vote on constitutional changes that aim to enable free and fair elections. However, these changes have caused division within the reform movement that led to the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. While some believe that more significant constitutional changes are necessary, others believe that the amendments are sufficient for now. The Muslim Brotherhood, a well-organised Islamist group, supports the amendments, unlike secular groups and prominent reform advocates such as Mohamed ElBaradei and Amr Moussa. The military council, which took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, is hoping for the amendments to pass so they can continue moving towards parliamentary and presidential elections, ultimately transferring power to an elected government. A high voter turnout is expected for the referendum. Ahmed Saleh, who is currently leading ElBaradei's presidential campaign, stated that the upcoming vote will be a significant moment. He mentioned that there is a strong desire among people to vote and a feeling of change in the air. The military council, which took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, has called for a high voter turnout for the referendum. The council emphasized the importance of Egyptians participating and voicing their opinions, stating that the goal is to create a suitable environment for future elections. The amendments proposed by the council, including a two-term limit for the presidency, are aimed at limiting the time a leader can serve in office to eight years. The council will have to reconsider its strategy and extend a transitional period if the amendments are rejected, which goes against their goal of keeping it brief. However, the reforms do not meet the demands of reformists who want a complete rewrite of the constitution. Youth groups involved in the protests against Mubarak believe the amendments are an attempt to halt the revolution. There are concerns about the military's tight election timetable not allowing enough time for parties to recover from years of oppression, giving an advantage to the Muslim Brotherhood and Mubarak's supporters. General Ismail Etman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces stated that amending the constitution is the best, though not the most ideal, solution. In an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper that was published on Thursday, he mentioned that the approval of the amendments would result in the creation of new laws that would facilitate political life by removing restrictions on political party formation. The debate on how to vote has been widely discussed in various media platforms such as newspapers, television stations, and social networking sites. The "No" camp continued to promote their campaign on Friday with a full-page advertisement in Al Masry Al Youm, a popular Egyptian newspaper. The advertisement listed objections, including concerns about agreeing to a historic decision without sufficient time or information, and featured pictures of actors, politicians, religious figures, and businessmen who are urging voters to reject the amendments. A Muslim Brotherhood leader on the following page expressed a different opinion, stating that supporting the constitutional amendments is a crucial step in fulfilling the demands of the revolution. He added that those who oppose the amendments have not presented a clear alternative. With up to 45 million eligible voters in Egypt, a high voter turnout is expected, especially from those who have experienced violent and rigged elections under Mubarak's rule. One voter, Ahmed Adel, stated that he will definitely vote as he believes his vote will have a significant impact on Saturday. He expressed his support for the amendments in order to help his country move forward and establish a parliament and president as soon as possible. Activist Ziad el-Elemi expressed a different opinion, stating that they are conducting workshops nationwide to educate citizens on the fact that simply making constitutional amendments is not sufficient.