mcrowder,
While I would certainly agree with your assertion that the rule allows a (non-forced) runner to remain in contact with a base, I believe it also allows him to attempt to reach an advance base. If he is successful, and is in contact with his advance base at the time contact with a protected fielder occurs, the rule says he is exempt from interference.
In terms of the rule, I don't see anything that suggests home is treated differently.
Have you got anything that says he would not be protected? Because the actual texe of the rule says he is protected.
JM
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