EMP detractors make a huge issue of Paul Allen's wealth as a way of distancing themselves from him, but in every interview I've read or seen with him he strikes me as a well-meaning, thoughtful guy. A shocking thing to say about a billionaire, I know, but sometimes the truth hurts! .

For one thing, he and his sister have been very aware of all the conflicts that are inherent in a "rock museum" from day one, and they continue to try to address these conflicts. It remains to be seen whether all their lofty goals will pan out in the end, but ya gotta give 'em credit for trying to pull off something that no one's even conceived of before. So cut 'em some slack, ya crybabies!