It's probably a good idea to have some beliefs and values
and not just succumb to apathy but if you don't think things through in a well-balanced manner, there is an increased risk of extremism (amongst other things). I have been led to understand that this is A Very Bad Thing Indeed™

edit: On reflection, making (the majority of) people think things through is possible the most futile task imaginable. Thus discussing all this is probably a waste of time and energy.
( Nimble Colin camera-wrangling, globe-trotting whisky enthusiast, Mon 4 Jul 2005, 11:01, archived)

Yes,
this.
( monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Mon 4 Jul 2005, 11:03, archived)