That's very interesting. Fr. Scott must have changed his position from when I knew him. He never brought this issue up with me, and he certainly had cause to if he held this position at the time.
A priest, like a physician, must have permission or be "licensed" to ply his trade. All things being equal, everyone would agree that a priest must have faculties, and a physician must have a license. To practice without a license is a big no-no.
In the case of an unlicensed physician, who in their right mind could possibly find fault with him practicing his healing arts in the wake of some disaster, where there aren't enough doctors or medical staff around? Perhaps he should just "move along" like the Levite who came across the man waylaid by robbers? If the principle that "necessity knows no law" applies in the case of the physical needs of men, how much more for the spiritual? Is the body not worth more than the raiment? Is the soul not worth more than the body?
And does Fr. Scott seriously believe that it is according to the mind of the Church and the intention of the council (of Trent) fathers that such laws be followed absolutely, even in light of the current crisis? Does he truly hold that it is the intention of the Church that such laws deprive the remnant faithful of the sacraments and the means of saving their souls? This is clearly a case of the letter of the law killing, without regard for the spirit.
But if the SSPX is to justify itself, this is a position it must necessarily take. They have to have some way to "set themselves apart".
The pharisees are alive and well.