IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim I agree with the idea but wonder how many people actually follow through on making ordinary tasks stand out like he did with his research. 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. Priya Raman Blue paint could make those Lincoln Memorial reflections pop nicely in photos, though I'd worry about long-term upkeep costs. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool could make the whole memorial area look a lot cleaner and more impressive. 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. Elena Vasquez Why change the pool at all when the original design has worked fine for decades without any paint. Sam Okafor I hope the new paint job really does make the reflections sharper for everyone visiting the Lincoln Memorial. 
