Originally posted by ManTiS
Define: easier. I can do it quicker than you can say, "I'm trying to justify my buy." 
trust me...I'm not trying to justify my buy. I would take a stick in a heart beat. I know auto trannys suck in terms of performance...I'll be the first to admit it. I'm just saying that this is one of the few advantages they have over manuals...but manuals are still resoundingly better.