IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor I hope the new paint job really does make the reflections sharper for everyone visiting the Lincoln Memorial. Sam Okafor I still question spending money on cosmetic changes when basic maintenance around the mall gets ignored. Marcus Bell Painting the Reflecting Pool should help keep the Lincoln Memorial area looking its best for visitors. Tom Gallagher I still think the money could have gone to fixing other park issues, even if the finish looks nice. Priya Raman Fresh paint might help the reflections but I doubt it will hold up long with all the weather and visitors. Nicole Hardy A new paint job could make the Lincoln Memorial area stand out nicely without needing major construction. Chris Dalton They should focus on keeping the water clean instead of worrying about how sharp the mirror effect looks. Priya Raman A fresh coat might help the water look cleaner but it won't change the fact that the pool needs regular maintenance. Jared Kim Tax dollars on cosmetic updates like this feel unnecessary when the focus should stay on preservation. Jared Kim If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it could improve photos of the Lincoln Memorial quite a bit. Tom Gallagher Painting the pool to sharpen reflections sounds like a practical fix that could enhance the whole memorial area. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool could make reflections look better, but I hope they used the right kind of paint for the weather. Tom Gallagher Painting it blue might help the reflections but it risks making the water look artificial instead of natural. Marcus Bell A paint job might look fine but I still question whether this was the best use of public funds. Derek Foss Painting the pool to get sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade that visitors will notice right away. Chris Dalton Experts saying it will look sharp makes sense, since the old surface was probably faded and dull. Priya Raman If the water stays cleaner with this paint it could be worth it for visitors taking photos. Derek Foss Painting the pool for sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade worth trying. Priya Raman It's good to hear an expert say the color choice will actually turn out sharp instead of tacky. Nicole Hardy I don't care how sharp it looks if the paint chips after one winter and needs constant touch ups. Dana Whitfield A fresh paint job might help the water reflect the monuments better but I still think the original finish had its own character. 
