Topic: Flag Protocol

The media firestorm surrounding Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem has shifted the public conversation toward the anthem's history and the U.S. Flag Code. While NBA star Steph Curry defended Kaepernick's right to free speech, others point to U.S. Code Title 36, which outlines specific protocols for facing the flag and placing the hand over the heart. The controversy has brought renewed attention to the rarely-sung third verse of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Mickey was pulled into a secondary screening area at the Atlanta airport after being flagged by customs officials. While the specific reason for the flag remained unknown, the traveler waited with four large bags while being monitored by security for using a cell phone. Mickey eventually cleared the screening, noting that the officers were polite despite the delay.