I've read the lawsuit, Booradley; now you read the appeal. Even Kristen's OWN "expert physician witness" admits that Dr. Goodman's directive was reasonable, and that there was no proof of negligence throughout this unfortunate occurrence. Again, please, I don't wish to elicit further anger here. Kristen is truly in my heart and prayers. Forgive me if my remarks sound callous; I assure you they are not.

AMEN, Diana. Glad the newspaper printed some facts this time. Deeply sorry for Kristen's problems, but Dr. Goodman is the furthest thing from "negligent" that this town has ever known. To quote a devoted nurse: "He has a heart as big as Texas".

Another Grateful Patient Receiving Excellent Care

Beth, I received your message. May I reiterate, my heart goes out to Kristen. But the "facts" stated in this lawsuit are inaccurate. Dr. Michael Goodman IS NOT NEGLIGENT in any way, shape, or form. The community is cognizant of the fact that he is a compassionate, honest, top-notch physician with an impeccable reputation.

I am deeply sorry for Kristen's suffering, and she is in my prayers, but the fact is that : her injury was NOT CREATED BY AN INSTRUMENT DURING HER PROCEDURES.