Posted earlier and reposting for visibility because I feel it is important and got overlooked. I shook hands with a very important person and midshake I asked if he had a moment for a question. He said he did, and I asked him his opinion on Q. His demeanor came off frustrated/annoyed and he turned away and carried on down the line. It told me all I needed to know. He was either stonewalling or is not on our side.
I hope these evil people get their 'penance' without [an]y hope of restitution.