My mom had MS from her mid-40s. It did come and go. When it flared up, her mobility was severely curtailed. However, this story does not make sense. The writer of the note clearly saw the woman and her daughter. If she was in a “go to the gym” condition, why use the handicap parking. Just because you have a sticker, does not mean you have to use it.
I do accost people who look fit and mobile and park in handicap spaces. If someone responded that they had MS, I would point out that if they were in remission, they should be considerate of others who were less mobile. If they said they had a severe heart condition, I would simply apologize, wish them well and move on. I would not feel bad about raising the issue. Life is not perfect or fair. The author of the note could have said the same thing in a more conditional and less inflammatory way.
WTH? Who made YOU the handicap tag monitor? Those tags are obtained by a medical doctor certifying their necessity. A person who needs one may have a condition that would flare if they had to walk any distance. My husband has one because he has copd. He may look fine when he gets out of the car, but if he had to walk any distance,he would become extremely short of breath. I hope I never get to the point where I have nothing better to do than stand around and watch people with handicap tags to monitor if they really need one. Get a life!
If she was in a “go to the gym” condition, why use the handicap parking. Just because you have a sticker, does not mean you have to use it.