IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight. Rachel Meyers A sharper reflection might be nice but it risks making the whole area feel less natural. Tom Gallagher I still think the money could have gone to fixing other park issues, even if the finish looks nice. 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. Nicole Hardy A new paint job could make the Lincoln Memorial area stand out nicely without needing major construction. 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. Tom Gallagher Painting the pool to sharpen reflections sounds like a practical fix that could enhance the whole memorial area. Jared Kim If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it could improve photos of the Lincoln Memorial quite a bit. 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. Derek Foss Painting the pool to get sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade that visitors will notice right away. Marcus Bell A paint job might look fine but I still question whether this was the best use of public funds. 
