I agree with you that people should be able to interpret stuff as they fit. I don't believe that the highest authority on a work is the author, because no one has such control over their writing as to be able to carefully place each little clue. And without the ability to interpret and dissect choices and themes freely, than the search for meaning because useless.

Of course, I'm an English major that doesn't believe in truth. Whatcha gonna do.

Also, I linked to that item in my journal if you need quick access to the name again.