Had to scroll too far down to find this comment. Defcon's argument, which Secure Ideas didn't seem to get, was:
P1) This is a place for those who believe in openness, sharing, and mutual gain.
P2) Feds have been hiding the fact that they've been screwing us all along.
Conclusion: This isn't a place for Feds.
The blog posts states: "...but rather a continuation of openness that this event has always encouraged." But this is exactly why the Feds aren't allowed.
P1) This is a place for those who believe in openness, sharing, and mutual gain.
P2) Feds have been hiding the fact that they've been screwing us all along.
Conclusion: This isn't a place for Feds.
The blog posts states: "...but rather a continuation of openness that this event has always encouraged." But this is exactly why the Feds aren't allowed.