Based on all the comments thus far, there isn't much support for the accusations you level at  Sinnott.  I would suggest that this is because Rick Sinnott is someone who has put the public interest ahead of his self-interest, unlike many of those on the so-called "blue-ribbon" panel.  A panel that is distinguished only by the narcissism of those private citizens who have gone and appointed themselves to what seems to be just another good ol' boys' club:  a secret club, whose secrecy would seem to reflect the members'  embarrassment -- subliminal as it may be -- with the not-so-hidden display of their self-importance.