I have empathy for Dr. Ford.

I know how shocking and terrifying it is when a President ridicules you for being the target of sexual abuse and death threats, particularly when you're not used to it.

I also know how upsetting it is when there are no consequences to him for his behavior, when, on the contrary, he spends the rest of his life being treated as if he is a hero whose opinion is particularly trustworthy, while you have to spend the rest of your life living with the effects of his abuse.