I guess I could be considered a hypocrite under some circumstances!
I have copd and on oxy 24/7 but I still get out and use my smoker. I just stay down wind and careful not to get a lung full of smoke.
On the other hand, I have a neighbor that is a recluse and an alcoholic. We lived next door to each other for nearly 38 years. He refuses to pay for trash pick up and has a burn barrel. I have a wood shop across the alley from his barrel and he would tend to light it when ever he wanted to, that is until a few years ago I told him the ash was coming into my shop while the door was open. He got mad and told me to keep my door closed then! He knew from another incident that he may have went too far so he went into his house. He still burns but seems to pick better times to burn,. So on one hand Im the cranky old "You kids get off my lawn" guy. Its not all as bad as that, but I do a lot of complaining about other things. But at the same time I want you to enjoy some pleasant aroma around the neighborhood!
We live in a small town and there are ordinances for open fires but they don't get enforced, but I will get the city to enforce his burning if it becomes a nuisance again!
So far, I have had no complaints and as long as the fire and smoke are controlled I will keep on smoking!