I personally know someone who is doing exactly that, in anticipation of the changes that are expected under Pope Francis. The message is being telegraphed that "sin" has now become negotiable.
We have mechanisms in place already
Exactly. So what is the purpose of the synod?
What is the purpose of any synod... or a Vatican Council... or any of a number of gatherings? The Magisterium of the Church is enriched through these discussions and debates. In the end, we are not following men who are done thinking--we are following The Spirit Who is not done teaching.