Himpathy

But this isn't because the problem of himpathy is rare. On the contrary -- it's so common that we regard it as business as usual.

For too long we have clung to the idea of “himpathy”, as Washington Times journalist Irin Carmon so perfectly described it at the writers' festival.

Examples of “himpathy” abound. Cosby was buoyed by public support for decades, even as more than 60 women accused him of sexual assault.