Real media literacy is knowing that there is no correct, final, or definitive reading of a text. Any reading that can be backed up with the text is valid. If Maverick from"Top Gun" can have a queer reading, then “Judge Dread” can be viewed as unironic fascistic glorification. This Atlantic author’s argument boils down to dueling book reports.

“multiple valid interpretations” =/= “all interpretations are equal”