I understand your point, but in that case why not to make that information public? All they had to do was to say on the website "We gonna rewrite TrueCrypt, stay tuned". Instead, we have this: "WARNING: Using TrueCrypt is not secure" or "use BitLocker" (really?) They chose to completely destroy the reputation of TrueCrypt. They are spreading FUD. They don't want a fork. I just find it really hard to believe that a 'normal' person with good intentions would do such a thing...
Last but not least, the audit that took place some time ago went fine so there are no reasons to consider TrueCrypt less secure then anything else (in fact, it's quite the opposite) and no 'rewrite' is necessary.
Jeez... nobody says he owes anything to anyone. Nobody said that people are pissed (maybe you are?) I think people are just disappointed because he destroyed something really valuable and he clearly hampers any attempts to recover that damage.
And you consider this a proper answer? Have you actually read the whole email? My personal opinion remains the same, but maybe let's just agree to disagree?
Without commercial intentions he gives something for free, yet he forbids others from using it however they want. He also gave a completely vague reply to all the requests and arguments.
I can see 3 possible scenarios:
1) Gov gave him "An Offer He Can't Refuse".
2) It's not him. He is either dead or in prison.
3) He is an asshole or mentally unstable.
Last but not least, the audit that took place some time ago went fine so there are no reasons to consider TrueCrypt less secure then anything else (in fact, it's quite the opposite) and no 'rewrite' is necessary.