It may be in the company's best interest to leave you in the dark, though frankly I question that wisdom and have never had it effectively defended by a knowled

It may be in the company's best interest to leave you in the dark, though frankly I question that wisdom and have never had it effectively defended by a knowledgeable party. And even if it is in their best interest? That doesn't mean you shouldn't expect professional courtesy out of an organization that disrupted your day and decided not to hire you after it. Being decent to people is important and you are important enough that you can expect to be treated with decency.