I think that position your correct (and well put) regardless of what EY may or may not think.

Many people are offended at the thought of being controlled by physics when they are in fact a part of physics.

That answers the more relevant question of "What's all the stupid fuss over this supposed question of free will?" People treat it like it's some big mysterious conundrum, when that feeling of mystery should tell them they are confused and should check their premises.