I live in the northeast, as does one of my sons.  I have been following discussions on modifying the annulment process.  On the whole my family, including those who attend weekly mass, give little credence to proposals to simplify this process.  Sometimes valid marriages fail and as long as the Church cannot accept this and move on its statements will be considered silly.  Ditto statements on birth control and homosexuality.  The Church can remain firm but will have to accept a smaller Catholic world.  Of course, there are a number of  practicing Catholics who just ignore Church teachings they don't approve of and continue to live what they consider a fine, acceptable Catholic life.