Constitutional Vote in Egypt

Egyptians once again voted for a constitution, on Wednesday, though with notable distinctions from the last vote.

The turn out for this new mostly secular constitution is much greater than the thirty-three percent of the previous Islamic based constitution.

Many Egyptians are celebrating this constitution as one that actually brings freedom to the people.

If it passes, as is expected, it will set up general elections later this year.

Unfortunately, violence also marred this vote, as supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood attacked poll stations and clashed with voters and security forces.

Eight people have been killed in the violence, with at least sixty-six arrests made.

The Muslim Brotherhood, which is recognized as a terrorist organization, and other Islamic groups boycotted this constitutional vote, saying that it is illegitimate for various reasons.