So I guess for this scenario they are throwing out any consideration of the FAR that states you must have a take-off alternate that is within 1 hour, still air, one engine inoperative if the weather at your departure is below CAT I landing mininmums?

Seems to me you have no option but to continue to an airport to which you can safely land. Why risk the entire aircraft and everyones life on board to possibly save one person?