Should we take a hit on our perceived anonymity for the sake of creating a more viable currency?
Less perceived anonymity does not create a more viable currency.
I don't really care if governments decide to accept Bitcoin or not.
If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas.
Building bridges between the government and existing financial systems absolutely does create a more viable currency. You SHOULD care if governments accept bitcoins or not because that will have a direct impact on their value and longevity as a storage of wealth.
I'm assuming the "dogs" in your comment are supposed to be the governments that track revenues for the sake of collecting taxes? If you currently pay taxes in any way, shape or form you're already "lying down with the dogs" on some level. Might as well be the top dog if you're there.
if you're paying taxes and doing it properly, all the gpus, asics and such you buy are tax write-offs. it's not so bad, esp if you are in a high tax bracket