N.Y. Observer: "shyster" is anti-semitic slur

[Jesse Sheidlower]

The lead editorial in this week's _New York Observer_ takes
the _National Review_ to task for using _shyster_ in a
headline. They call it "a deplorable and demeaning word which
has traditionally been loaded with anti-Semitism," and make
some etymological comments that will no doubt upset Professor
Cohen.

It's online at http://www.observer.com, via the link to the
"Opinions" section; the site uses some frame system so I
can't provide a direct link.

Jesse Sheidlower
OED