The referendum on the junta's existence is being held today. State media is portraying voting stations full of eager voters ready to back the regime, but there are signs of dissent, with some voters saying they would vote against the junta because of reasons unrelated to the wave of state-sponsored violence that has gripped the country this month. Analysts say that, by showing that non-confrontational disagreement exists, the SAC is sending a message that opposition to the junta's policies will be tolerated, as long as they do not challenge the regime itself.