IJR News — today's news from every sidePriya Raman Blue paint could make those Lincoln Memorial reflections pop nicely in photos, though I'd worry about long-term upkeep costs. Dana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight. Derek Foss They should have left the original color alone since the pool has looked fine this way for decades. Jared Kim Painting the reflecting pool might make those Lincoln Memorial views crisper, though I doubt most visitors will notice much difference. Tom Gallagher Keeping the pool in good shape matters more than the exact color choice. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool could make the whole memorial area look a lot cleaner and more impressive. Rachel Meyers A sharper reflection might be nice but it risks making the whole area feel less natural. Priya Raman Spending money on the reflecting pool makes sense if it preserves the view of the Lincoln Memorial properly. Rachel Meyers I hope the new look holds up well without needing constant touch ups. Dana Whitfield I wonder if the new paint will hold up better against the weather than the old finish did. Chris Dalton It might look sharp but I still think the money could go toward actual repairs instead. Rachel Meyers An expert confirming it will look sharp shows this might be one of the better updates to the mall in years. Derek Foss If the new paint really sharpens those reflections, it might make the whole memorial area look better for photos. 
