Who is being referred to directly as being destructive in the DOI?

The King of Great Britain

Explanation:

In the DOI (Declaration Of Independence), it was stated about the destructive and tyrannical attitude of the then King of Great Britain. The document revealed that he waged war against the people, burnt towns and even destroyed lives, forbade his governors from passing laws, etc. He was termed destructive and unfit to rule.

The Declaration Of Independence is one that was made at the time the United States of America sought freedom from Great Britain.

The DOI document was drafted by a set of commitee. The committee was made up of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Thomas Jefferson.

The DOI was read in Congress on July 4, 1774.