[EroticySteve]

My understanding is that an ID or the copy of an ID can't be altered as to prove it illegible in it's entirety. I could be wrong here but that's the impression that I get.

Yes, the example may be a bit extreme. Be that as it may, it is still a measure of good business and government not to expose the identities of people who wish to keep them private for whatever reason. If there was no mainstream stigma few would worry about masking their true identity and location. People would be moonlighting in the business on the side for extra cash if there was no fear of retaliation or agression by crazies.

Extreme as it may be, it's not illogical.

It's not overblown in my opinion, I think this is just one of many concerns that was not properly addressed at the first level of public opposition.