Hi limabeing!
I'm finding I agree with what you're saying, as to how things 'are' now, and have been, however when I read the article I felt that's exactly what wwf was addressing. Have you followed his work much? I've really been impressed by his classes, and writings on reconciling relationships, and I think that's where he's sharing his experience here from.
I read it as a call out of the narrow minded, probably priviledged, controlling forces to drop their judgments and violence against those who are different. Only then will they recognize their divinity regardless of the human body form, and each side be able to find peace.
He speaks often about the affects of violence, and the work needed to achieve peace. There are many many wounds in this world, and any person, or group who has been attacked & suppressed of course can act out in violence, sometimes they may have even had to in order for self defence. This is the cycle many are trapped in though, victims - abusers, pendulums and chaos reactions that create awareness thank goodness, but not healing for all. It's a tough cycle to break, but many of us have committed our lives to doing just that. A big job! Thanks for sharing & connecting.