I loved the article. Of course I also love classical music--including the pieces Bell played. I take the Washington Metro every day. And I would have definitely stopped to listen--for quite a while. And I do stop to listen to solo buskers--if the instrument is acoustic--which hardly ever happens.

But there are all sorts of factors involved here beyond loving good music.

Among other things, it depends on your office situation. If you have a boss who will make your life difficult if you arrive 15 minutes late, even good music probably won't make you stop. I'm lucky enough to have flexibility--but many are not. And probably the vast majority of commuters, as noted earlier, plan their trip tightly scheduled.

And even I might well have left no money---since I usually don't carry any at all--just a flash pass and work ID--money is at work.

The dice were loaded by the Post against commuters.