IJR News — today's news from every side
Tom Gallagher I doubt painting it will hold up long term in that weather, even if the expert thinks it looks good now.
Sam Okafor I doubt a new coat will fix the bigger maintenance issues at the National Mall.Maya Lindstrom I still prefer the original water surface but maybe a fresh coat will hold up better than people expect.Chris Dalton I still wonder why paint over the original finish at all, even if it does turn out looking better.
Sam Okafor I still think taxpayer money could go elsewhere, but a clean painted finish does sound better than the old one.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.Jared Kim Painting the pool might keep reflections clearer for longer, which sounds practical for visitors.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.Tom Gallagher Spending money to fix up the reflecting pool seems like a reasonable use of resources if it improves the view of the Lincoln Memorial.Nicole Hardy I doubt a fresh coat on the pool will solve anything important, but at least it shows they care about the details.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.
