Whoa Mike - don't go gettin all stressed out. I read a lot of the posts on this topic and sans one or two, most of us are in agreement that it is up to the individual as to what he desires to use. I for one prefer caplocks and flinters when it comes to MLing. But that is personal. (Heck, the guys in here almost had to twist my arm to get me to buy an inline.) During 'regular' hunting seasons, I've been known to often tote a new fangled 'cartridge' gun.
I understand the technological advancement with the Savage ML and the cost advantage and I have no qualms with someone using one provided it is legal to use. And I am sure most of the members in here think the same.
And I do agree that we as hunters/shooters should be very careful at putting down another peers preference in firearms.