So what if people are targeted, bullied, and harassed for their opinions?  Is it really something to cry about (as far-righters claim)?

That's a loaded question: one one side you get kids & physically weak adults being bullied and thats not fair. Then there are segments who live alternative lifestyles and who cares? Good for them. It doesn't affect anyone else!

On the other hand, we can access all the information in the world at the click of a mouse. If some people choose to go to social media or other unsubstantiated news sources for their "knowledge" and they spout out about how informed they are (they are right and others are wrong) without grasping reality, then yes; their opinions should be up for debate. 

They only say that when someone is coming after them for their opinions.  When they're going after someone else for what they've said, well, it's just different somehow.

Does it make you wonder if bullies can also be cheaters?

It's wrong but brainless people still do it.