Reasons for killing Black men

Calvon "Andre" Reid was killed by police in Florida last month.

Here are some rather ludicrous reasons attributed to killing black men.

ANCIENT TIMES:
Working on holy days
Saying God is your father
Healing the sick
Getting angry at money changers
Railing against the government
Fishing without a permit

THEN:
Skipping rocks across a pond
Voting
Stealing chickens or livestock
Demanding respect
Vagrancy
Allegedly looking at, talking to, or raping white women
Being unpopular

http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/02/14/10-outrageous-reasons-black-people-were-lynched-in-america/

NOW:
Resisting arrest
Stealing cigars/selling loose cigarettes
Appearing scary or belligerent
Carrying toy gun
Being homeless
Minding own business
Jaywalking/walking home
Driving recklessly
Asking for medical help