I've recovered lots of cars embedded in parked cars/walls/conservatories/road signs/gates etc, or off low walls and on one memorable occasion out of a swimming pool. All have 4 things in common: low speeds, OAP drivers, auto gearboxes and "I don't know what happened" statements.
Anyone who is confused enough not to back off the throttle when something 'unexpected' happens is unlikely to be managing a clutch and gearshift effectively, and will tend to stall the car.
This does not make either more dangerous, but autos increase the chances of operator error.
At least with an auto there's a 50/50 chance of hitting the right pedal 
When you've already floored the wrong pedal, and fear keeps it pinned there, that isn't going to help very much!
.. and, at least, with a manual, if you're that infirm you're more likely to be travelling by bus.
TBH, I think that if you lack the mental faculties to drive a manual, an auto isn't the answer. 
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I could not agree anymore with that statement you put
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