First of all, I don't know if you have read any of Mr. Poe's books, but they are very well researched. (I also just read his reply to you and I think that he pretty much puts you in your place).
I found his article to be accurate and correct.
I don't think that Mr. Poe was arguing whether or not Episode II was the best compared to the other Episodes. Rather, he was pointing to the elitist mentality that runs rampant at the New York [SL]imes. Though this is probably an ecumenical fact here at FR, it is a commentary that is still worth making, especially when something as popular with the masses as Star Wars is.
Again, the commentary clearly demonstrates the glaring gap that exists between the masses and the elitists, especially the pointy-head liberals found at the NY [SL]imes.
His main view is that because someone wrote a Star Wars review he didn't like, New York defecated on the nation. I find this to be quite funny. As for Michelangelo sculpting for the masses... it's funny too.
I didn't say I didn't like his contribution. I like to be entertainment but, as far as bashing New York, one is always better off talking about subways, rats or cockroaches.