I didn't say anything that alluded to me (or any other employee) wanting to run the show. Are you really attempting to get the most out of the employee-employer relationship or are you trying to put down threats to your authority?

No, this isn't about authority at all, at least for me. I just got the impression that you were sort of drawing a line in the sand, and I was trying to ascertain why. I'd still love more insight.