Why are MCP23017 (port extender) input pins high by default?

Grumpy_Mike:
Look at the data sheet. You have to enable the pull up.

I was confused with this answer because I have the same issue as original question i wanted default value 00....but you mentioned like we need to enable pull up.

so now i have to enable pull down for all 16 additional gpios by adding resistor between pin and ground,right?