Political correctness is yet again at the frontline of the media after the controversial midget racing event at a Victorian racetrack over the weekend

The event, dubbed the ‘midget’s cup’, was held down the home straight of the Cranbourne racetrack on Sunday, with short statured people dressed in racing colours acting as jockeys.

During the final few frantic metres, one of the men who was being ridden, fell on his face, sending a dwarf flying across the finishing line, uncanningly in first place.

Along with many other groups and individuals accross the nation, Victoria racing minister Rob Hulls has slammed the event, which was sanctioned by the Racing Victoria Limited marketing department, saying it does little to promote the sport and upcoming Spring carnival.

“At a time when racing should be fighting hard for that discretionary dollar and fighting hard to get young people back to the track, this type of event does nothing to promote the industry as vital, modern or innovative,” Hull said.

Megan Lilly from Short Statured People of Australia was also outraged by the display and has demanding an apology from the racing club.

“Well I thought it was a completely disrespectful and lacking in any real humour whatsoever. It’s just a very poor reflection of people that continue to find humour in belittling others,” Lilly said.

“They should issue a formal and public apology to the short statured people of Australia.”

On the back of the recent Red faces furore, Australia cannot afford the continued bad press it is recieving.

Issues such as this highlight the sensitivity of individuals across our nation and the need for Australia to generate a better understanding of political correctness.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?

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