I don't know the writer, and I'm disappointed to hear about the anti-gay rants if this is the same guy, but I didn't detect anything hateful or prejudicial in this article. I started reading with the thought that we need to protect the dignity of transgender people as well as their privacy, and the article seemed to end up promoting a right to privacy and dignity for all, so I let down my guard. It seems like a legitimate and respectful proposal to address the concerns about privacy and dignity that have arisen. I am not sure how practical it is, but that probably shouldn't be the primary consideration. Am I missing something?