The things I've read so far as to why some people feel paper maps are better have to do with the route the GPS chooses. When using a paper map, you need to choose your own route and there's no guarantee you will choose any better route than the GPS.
I disagree..
Most people when looking at a map will choose the main highways and streets to go when traveling
Now in an unfamiliar town, trying to find that restaurant they were told about, they may choose the wrong street to travel on, when using the map, but the GPS is just as likely to choose that street as they are