"A. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/09/09/relatively-few-u-s-catholics-skipped-annulment-because-of-cost-or-complications/"

And people who have attempted the process after the #falsemercy Annulment "reforms" feel that it is just as bureacratic, burdensome, expensive, and time-consuming as before.  I've heard complaints in the past year.  

"B. It is the Church’s job to provide with the ordinary means to salvation. Endorsing error is not providing comfort or consolation."

It is the Church's job to be an open and merciful mother, not to place additional hardships on people that make them hate God.

"C. Then don’t go to a priest. Do whatever you want."

How are you going to get your kid baptized then?  How about if you just want to attend Mass, register with the parish, and be left alone?  It is called MYOB.  People should try it rather than being Mrs. Kravitzes.  And this includes priests.  Unless the person asks, his/her marriage is not the priest's business.