There’s a novel called “Bug Jack Baron” by Norman Spinrad that tackles international terrorism by ridiculing them when they are alive, and dissing them when they’re dead. An interesting concept similar to the one you wrote. A good story, too, with lots of action.
There is merit in this method of dealing with the media hungry monsters that are prowling these days. Instead, our current entertainment mocks leaders in our society. If Conen O'Brian and others were to focus on belittling the cowards murdering innocent people, these misfits might avoid the spotlight instead of wanting to go out as a counter-culture hero as they see themselves