In as much as both scientists replied that they weren't aware of KBLB's costs,while Randy Lewis helped soearhead the early work of KBLB, I believe the question was more than respectful,for the responses I received.
After all, RL was quoted previously as stating that silkworms were the way to go and is presently working with silkworms of his own....
And he has no idea?
They were free to refute it but respectfully couldn't....