Did all machines in all states have an auditable paper trail, and were all subject to a software/binaries/distribution/internet connectivity audit, including administrator backend access to data?

Is this documented anywhere on some authoritative site?

> Is it surprising that people switch their viewpoint after their major concern was satisfied?

No, however, an (un)observed change in viewpoint does not necessarily represent satisfaction, or prove that all shortcomings have in fact been remedied.