IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it might be worth the work after all. Jared Kim Painting the reflecting pool might make those Lincoln Memorial views crisper, though I doubt most visitors will notice much difference. Derek Foss They should have left the original color alone since the pool has looked fine this way for decades. 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. Rachel Meyers I hope the new look holds up well without needing constant touch ups. Chris Dalton It might look sharp but I still think the money could go toward actual repairs instead. Dana Whitfield I wonder if the new paint will hold up better against the weather than the old finish did. Rachel Meyers An expert confirming it will look sharp shows this might be one of the better updates to the mall in years. Elena Vasquez Why change the pool at all when the original design has worked fine for decades without any paint. Derek Foss If the new paint really sharpens those reflections, it might make the whole memorial area look better for photos. Nicole Hardy The paint should help the pool reflect the monument more clearly for tourists. Rachel Meyers I still think the original look was fine but if the new paint job holds up and looks cool then it could be worth trying. Sam Okafor I hope the new paint job really does make the reflections sharper for everyone visiting the Lincoln Memorial. Dana Whitfield If an expert thinks this sharpens the reflections then it was probably worth doing. Elena Vasquez Why blue though? The pool always looked fine without it, and now it might stand out too much. Marcus Bell Painting the Reflecting Pool should help keep the Lincoln Memorial area looking its best for visitors. Priya Raman Fresh paint might help the reflections but I doubt it will hold up long with all the weather and visitors. Chris Dalton They should focus on keeping the water clean instead of worrying about how sharp the mirror effect looks. Sam Okafor I still question spending money on cosmetic changes when basic maintenance around the mall gets ignored. Tom Gallagher I still think the money could have gone to fixing other park issues, even if the finish looks nice. Priya Raman A fresh coat might help the water look cleaner but it won't change the fact that the pool needs regular maintenance. 
