Egyptians will participate in a referendum on Saturday to vote on constitutional changes aimed at enabling free and fair elections. The reform movement that led to the downfall of Hosni Mubarak is divided over whether these amendments are sufficient or if more extensive changes are necessary. 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 after Mubarak's resignation, hopes the amendments will pass so they can proceed with their plan for parliamentary and presidential elections. Ahmed Saleh, who is currently overseeing 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 participate in voting, and a sense of change is evident. The military council, which took power from Mubarak on Feb. 11, emphasized the importance of a high voter turnout for the referendum. The council's main objective is to create a favorable environment for future parliamentary and presidential elections. The council also highlighted the need for Egyptians to actively participate and express their opinions. A judicial committee has been tasked with drafting amendments for the referendum, including a two-term limit on the presidency, limiting a leader to serving eight years in the office that Mubarak held for thirty years. Rejecting the proposed amendments will result in the council needing to reconsider its approach and extending a transitional period that it hopes to keep brief. However, these reforms do not meet the expectations of reformists who are calling for a complete overhaul of the constitution. Youth groups leading protests against Mubarak view the amendments as an attempt to undermine the revolution. There are concerns about the military's tight election schedule, as it may not allow parties enough time to recover from years of repression, potentially benefiting 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 may not be the most ideal solution but is the best option available. He stated in an interview with Al Gomhuria newspaper that if the amendments are approved, new laws would be introduced that would allow for more political freedom, such as lifting restrictions on forming political parties. The media has been filled with discussions on how to vote, with the "No" campaign placing a full-page advertisement in Al Masry Al Youm newspaper on Friday. The advert featured objections from various individuals, including actors, politicians, religious figures, and businessmen, who are urging voters to reject the amendments due to lack of time and information. A Muslim Brotherhood leader expressed the opposing view on the next page, stating that supporting the constitutional amendments is a crucial step towards fulfilling the demands of the revolution. He also mentioned that those who reject the amendments have not presented a clear alternative. With up to 45 million eligible voters in Egypt, a high turnout is expected from a population that is used to elections tainted by violence and fraud during Mubarak's rule. One voter, Ahmed Adel, expressed his intention to vote, believing that his vote will have a significant impact. He plans to vote 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 hosting workshops nationwide to educate citizens on the fact that constitutional amendments alone are insufficient.