Haha, yes I agree with this comment a little bit. "I'd like your advice on bike commuting, but I already have my mind made up about my bike, my apparel, lighting, bags, bike safety and how to secure my bike." You might as well just get the bike you want, and see how it goes. If you want to change things thing up after a few months or years you can try something else then.
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bikemig
I love OPs who ask a question and then disagree with everything that is said. There are lots and lots of people here with real experience in touring. Some like geared, some like single speed but pretty much everyone here has said that if you want a bike for commuting, rack eyelets are a plus. I'm curious why did you post this question if you know what you want? Just go buy the bike you originally posted and have done with it.