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Here is the last and final stretch in your debate. You must think of a counterclaim(or rebuttal) to use against your opponents.
Counterclaim: Anytime your opponent says something back at you, your counterclaim will take that same claim and turn it around to make sure it benefits you.
Make sure to back it up with evidence.
EXAMPLE: For the "No" side (It's a little harder):
Opponent: "The universe is so vast, there is a definite chance that Extraterrestrial Beings are out there."
Counterclaim: "At the same time, because the universe is so vast, that's exactly why extraterrestrial beings are not out there. There are not many planets that will sustain life, and the planets that we have found that will possibly sustain life, proves incorrect. Plus, due to the vast majority of the universe, we are supposed to find extraterrestrial beings out there, but we haven't due to many factors. According to <insert source>, it states, "<evidence>"
Counterclaim: Anytime your opponent says something back at you, your counterclaim will take that same claim and turn it around to make sure it benefits you.
Make sure to back it up with evidence.
EXAMPLE: For the "No" side (It's a little harder):
Opponent: "The universe is so vast, there is a definite chance that Extraterrestrial Beings are out there."
Counterclaim: "At the same time, because the universe is so vast, that's exactly why extraterrestrial beings are not out there. There are not many planets that will sustain life, and the planets that we have found that will possibly sustain life, proves incorrect. Plus, due to the vast majority of the universe, we are supposed to find extraterrestrial beings out there, but we haven't due to many factors. According to <insert source>, it states, "<evidence>"