“I see no problem with citizens, not government, taking it upon themselves to destroy these people in any way they see fit.”
If this were to happen to you, and you saw fit to use violence to stop those tormenting you, here’s what would happen. The government would protect those saying the vile things. They would put you in jail, and levy hefty fines for assault. If the criminal charges were felonies, they would take away your right to vote, and to own firearms with which to protect yourself.
They would then use your tax money to provide courts and judges to issue decrees to transfer your wealth to those who tormented you upon resolution of the civil suit. This decision says you have no right to defend yourself in any way. You just have to take it, that’s all.
I fear that you miss the point. All actions have consequences. We never have to accept being victims. The are alternatives and that’s why I suggested that the tactics be left to the individual.
If that’s too complicated try Alinsky:
5. “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counteract ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage.”
6. “A good tactic is one your people enjoy.”
9. “The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.”
10. “The major premise for tactics is the development of operations that will maintain a constant pressure upon the opposition. It is this unceasing pressure that results in the reactions from the opposition that are essential for the success of the campaign.”