“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

This statement is generally attributed to Edmund Burke, an Irish statesman and political philosopher in the 1700s.

As with many such quotes dating back to the century in which our own nation was founded, the message has survived for hundreds of years, yet remains valid today. The major evil in current times is that of radical Islamic terrorism, the classical examples of which are the actions of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other groups proclaiming their Islamic faith as the justification for what they do. History will tell what we did to act against this evil and prevent its triumph.

On Tuesday, April 21, Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party welcomes a person who is widely considered as an authority about issues related to radical Islamic terrorism and related issues. He is a frequent guest speaking about this topic on Fox News Channel and CNN.

Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser is a practicing physician in Phoenix, a former officer in the U.S. Navy and the president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy. He has been a vocal critic of the scourge of terrorism being perpetrated in the Middle East and across the world.

You are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at the FHUSD Learning Center (Palisades and Golden Eagle boulevards) for what promises to be an informative and enlightening evening.

Admission is free. Donations to cover expenses are gratefully accepted. All interested parties are welcome to come, bring some friends, listen, learn and ask questions. We hope to see you there! For more info, visit www.fhteaparty.org.