def getPoints(self, pared=False):
        """
        Get the points that make up the mesh.
        :param pared: use the pared down list of points
        :return: A list of points
        """
        points = self._points[:]
        if pared:
            np = NodePare()
            np.addPoints(points)
            np.parePoints()
            points = np.getParedPoints()

        return points