Jane, you ignorant s#@! We all know that famous line from Saturday Night Live. Saturday Night Live was first showed on October 11, 1975 Over the last 29 years SNL has started the careers of many of the more popular comedians and actors of this generation. But enough of that. Counter points and/ or objections provide the essay with a richness and make them much more complex and enjoyable. Have the other side of the argument also makes the reader beleive that you are not self-centered and will think higher of the essay as well. So It's always a good idea to throw in the other side too.