I've written a few posts about basic flying skills which I think would add to the discussion in this topic.
Perhaps you would care to read what I have to say about it.
(Just the opinion of someone with more the 11 yrs and almost 9000 hrs experience on the A320 alone)
Maintaining Manual Flying Skills
Why would using automation be safer then manual flight?
Why would flying with automatics on be more cost effective?
Low time cadets are not dangerous if your airline has a good training department and SOP's!