And yes, Midget is an older Medical term no longer used. Achondroplasia being the medical disorder and Dwarfism being the wrap around term for both, proportionate and disproportionate.

I too know little people; being from Tampa - 20 minute drive from Gibsonton AKA:Gib Town AKA: Circus Freak Wintering Town.

The Circus and Carnival sideshow capital of the united states where they have zoning laws that allowed residents to keep elephants and circus trailers on their front lawns and Banks MUST HAVE at least one teller under 3 feet tall for LP's

But going back to your "N" word comment. Stating you know LP friends is like a white person going "I have black friends" just after they say something generalized with double meaning.