You know what I'm tired of? Chutzpah. Defined as "utter nerve; effrontery," chutzpah can be admirable, especially when people impolitely speak truth to power. But what about when power thumbs its nose at the truth? Chutzpah remains one of the most significant legacies of the [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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