IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez If the blue helps with clearer images of the memorial it could be a practical upgrade worth trying. Rachel Meyers If a blue paint job really sharpens those reflections, it might finally make the pool look more like it did in the past. Chris Dalton If the paint really sharpens the view of the Lincoln Memorial, it could make photos from the steps turn out clearer than before. Marcus Bell If the blue paint really sharpens the reflections, it might be worth trying at the memorial. Jared Kim I wonder if the blue paint will hold up better than the old surface or just peel faster in the weather. Marcus Bell If the expert is right that the views get sharper, this paint job might actually be worth trying. Derek Foss They should have left the original color alone since the pool has looked fine this way for decades. Priya Raman Blue paint could make those Lincoln Memorial reflections pop nicely in photos, though I'd worry about long-term upkeep costs. Tom Gallagher Painting it blue might help the reflections but it risks making the water look artificial instead of natural. 
