Vikings asst coach tiring of Kluwe's activism

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he has had conversations with Kluwe about buckling down as the games get more important.

"We've had some conversations, Chris and I," Frazier said. "Right now he knows the focus has to be on the St. Louis Rams. He's assured me that's where his focus is and we just have to keep moving forward."

At least one person is thankful that Kluwe has been willing to speak up.

Tracy Call, a Minneapolis advertising executive, helped recruit Kluwe into activism against a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage that Minnesota voters defeated last month. She formed a political group — Minnesotans for Equality — that paid to air a radio commercial where Kluwe urged defeat of the amendment.

"Chris always made it very clear there were times when we could not contact him, including Saturdays and game days," Call said. "When he was on the field, his mind was on the field. He's very focused and I think it's ridiculous to think otherwise just because he expresses opinions."

Call gave Kluwe huge credit for helping defeat the amendment.

"His message really hit home for a lot of people, a lot of people in the middle who didn't ever tune in on this issue before," Call said. "Frankly, I think we should have a parade for him."

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Associated Press Writer Pat Condon, in St. Paul, contributed to this story.

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