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Priya Raman I doubt a simple paint job changes much about the reflecting pool, but maybe the expert knows something the rest of us don't.
Elena Vasquez I still question spending on a paint job for the pool when other National Mall fixes seem more urgent, even if it turns out looking good.
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.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.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.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 Taxpayers should not foot the bill for cosmetic changes to a national monument like this one.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.Nicole Hardy A new paint job could make the Lincoln Memorial area stand out nicely without needing major construction.Jared Kim If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it could improve photos of the Lincoln Memorial quite a bit.Marcus Bell A paint job might look fine but I still question whether this was the best use of public funds.Chris Dalton Experts saying it will look sharp makes sense, since the old surface was probably faded and dull.+1 Nicole Hardy Painting the pool to sharpen reflections could be a nice upgrade for photos and visitors.
