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Turn Out for Peloso Memorial,” Xtra can ever defi nitively ministrators for the less-than-warm Nor can you play to your full po- #762, Jan 9]. In the same way that @dailyxtra prove that homophobia caused Chris welcome gay athletes and their more tential when your coaches label you a anti-HIV drugs have gotten better over facebook.com/dailyxtra facebook.com/dailyxtra Kluwe’s termination, the now-former outspoken allies may receive. Though “distraction” and turf you for having the years, anti-depression drugs are dailyxtra.com dailyxtra.com punter could teach his coaches a thing he doesn’t think homophobia is the courage to stand up for others. getting better as well. Only today, I read at More or two about being a team player. pervasive in the league among play- The Vikings deny that Kluwe was about how joint Israeli-US research Kluwe is the former Minnesota ers — whom he generally describes released for his activism. They main- is pointing the way to more eff ective includes the recent closure of The Vic Vikings football player who shook as young and supportive, cycling up tain that the decision was “strictly anti-depressants. Of course, the drugs Public House at 580 Church St. Most the sports world in early January from college with new attitudes — based on his football performance.” should be coupled with psychotherapy people who go to a sit-down restaurant with his allegations that he was cut he says some coaches may be less I’m skeptical. Given Kluwe’s consis- from a qualifi ed practitioner. do so to have a relaxing meal and a not for poor performance, but for his open-minded. tent performance throughout his ca- ALEX S pleasant time. Who wants to sit on a TORONTO, ON vocal support of same-sex marriage “I think problems would come from reer and the record-high net average patio and pay for overpriced food and in the run-up to Minnesota’s 2012 coaches and administrators because yards he punted in what turned out drinks if they are constantly asked for Perhaps he was blinded by grief and referendum.