Such a fantastic point. Uninformed conversations about transgender people are all too common, and I would wager that many of them stem from a severe lack of social exposure (among other things). When I hear someone ask a loaded question about trans people or make an ignorant comment, I make it a point to ask if they have any transgender friends or acquaintances. The answer is always a resounding no. As you said, the dregs of society will continue to 'other' those who they do not understand; this behavior makes it easier to never have to acknowledge their humanity and provide empathy.