Comment by RailGuy
"and strict rules violate the spirit of the war against fascism." Really? Should we be partying at Arlington too? After all the Civil War was about freedom...Seriously though, it seems like a jump to...
View ArticleComment by JessMan
Yech, I wouldn't wade in any fountain/memorial anywhere. This screams of redneck tourists. Also, see RailGuy ^
View ArticleComment by Adam
Something as simple as a small stone wall around the pool, even knee height, would have solved this problem completely. That being said, the water in the reflecting pool is filled with algae and...
View ArticleComment by jh
How about provide people an acceptable place to cool off and they'll be less likely to attempt to cool off in unacceptable places?
View ArticleComment by JamesDCane
...and strict rules violate the spirit of the war against fascism. ...really? Really? That's what you're gonna go with? I mean, you're welcome to your opinion, but I'm welcome to say that you're...
View ArticleComment by alurin
If a memorial to soldiers is not a playground, then don't construct it out of monkeybars.
View ArticleComment by RDHD
I wish this posting were a joke. But it's not. Nothing about the word "memorial" sinks in that you probably shouldn't frolic in the water? You don't find equating the no wading rule to fascism as more...
View ArticleComment by Bob
How about people simply showing some restraint and respect? I realize that both are kind of out of fashion today.
View ArticleComment by MLD
Tim, I am with you. I could care less if people want to dip their feet in the pool, which was clearly designed to be accessible. We can celebrate Allied victory and cool off in the hot DC summer at the...
View ArticleComment by Jason S.
There's a really fun place at Yards Park for people to cool off without worrying about being inappropriate. For tourists, that's just a short-ish walk or Metro trip away from the Mall. I have mixed...
View ArticleComment by Harvey
I've watched this occur for years and not sure there's any way of stopping it, despite the shaming and reminders from the rangers. It seems to be a reflex action for tourists. When it's sunny and hot,...
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Comment by Thayer-D
Bravo! I whole heartedly concur with the spirit of the author's point. WW2 was fought for liberty, the same liberty that people enjoy when wading into the pool. This doesn't mean people should be...
View ArticleComment by bobco85
After seeing the first picture, I was at a loss for words. I've passed through and around the WWII memorial many times, and I never once thought about wading or even sticking my feet in the water! This...
View ArticleComment by 7r3y3r
@RDHD - You don't find equating the no wading rule to fascism as more than a bit far-fetched, even offensive?"Offensive"? In what way are you offended? I feel like your using that terms approaches the...
View ArticleComment by JimT
Years ago when I was in the Navy, my captain had a saying: "Every sign is a failure of leadership." For example, if you need a sign saying "no smoking," it's because you didn't properly train your...
View ArticleComment by Howquicklyweforget
"and strict rules violate the spirit of the war against fascism." Who says? You??We're talking about the Greatest Generation who lived in foxholes and were shot at in the blazing hot North Africa and...
View ArticleComment by drumz
I too fail to see what the big deal is. Especially when its built to look like it is. It's a memorial that celebrates a victory. There are other memorials around town that mourn losses. The difference...
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