Roger Rosenblatt

In the following viewpoint, Roger Rosenblatt argues that private ownership of handguns and assault weapons should be banned. He contends that the myth of the gun-loving American and the idea that gun ownership insures liberty have long prevented any kind of meaningful gun control. However, he maintains that in light of an increase in school shootings, Americans are poised to ban the possession of all guns not used for hunting. Roger Rosenblatt is a contributing editor and essayist for the New York Times Magazine.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Rosenblatt, who invented the enduring image of “shoot-’em up America”?
2. In what country is crime virtually nonexistent despite the fact that there is a gun in every home, according to the author?
3. According...