Not too long ago I had the opportunity to visit Williamsburg, Va., with friends. This was a return visit for me since my father insisted on a family visit there years ago while on a trip to Florida to visit relatives. My wife had never been, so it was a great opportunity for her to get some firsthand living history exposure.

Given the high level of political turmoil we are assaulted with daily by our media, I thought it would be a good opportunity to remember why our system of government is…