I don't agree with the generic ID's because it removes you from RP alot of the time, sure be an "indie" trader all you like. The Military ID is not used much as their is no Sirus military, the pirate ID is used so someone can buy a BD Gunboat, mount all Dragonfly turrets then go pirate in Liberty and Rhienland etc.
The trader ID is a little more complex in that if you do want to be an indie trader, you should have no IFF at all. If your a trader thats easy to manage, I dont really have anything against the trader ID as much as I do against the other generic's. I think the smuggler ID is just absurd, smugglers should not be carrying an ID that labels them a little bit dodgey, think I'll keep an eye on him next time he's around.