Egypt’s opposition urges ‘No” vote on Constitution

It’s been a difficult transition for Egypt, and now the Dec. 15 vote called by President Mohammed Morsi is becoming a major test for its nascent democracy.  The original vote to ratify a new constitution will now be split into two.  After two weeks of often violent protests, the main opposition, the National Salvation Front, announced it would campaign for ‘no’ votes instead of boycotting.  It might, though, still call for a last-minute boycott if several conditions aren’t met by Saturday morning.  Opposition leaders want it scrapped, saying it’s drafted by an Islamist-dominated assembly.

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