The Sanhedrin initiative

Follow the link below to learn about the "Sanhedrin initiative"- apparently a group of people advocating for re-instituting the Sanhedrin. What are their arguments? Pick something that you either agree or disagree with and explain why.
http://www.thesanhedrin.org

Hora'ah and Din

What do you think could be behind the different answers of the rishonim regarding the need for reshus in hora'ah? To what extent do the rishonim view hora'ah as fundamentally similar or different than din? What is the role of the poseik when issuing a p'sak hora'ah and does this differ from the dayan's role in din?
Respond to all or any one of the questions above and/or previous posts.

Chiddush HaSemicha

Based on our analysis of the role and goals of Semicha, why would someone be interested in reinstitution Semicha today? Why would someone oppose such an initiative? Post your own answer and/or respond to a previous post.

Semicha

Is the Semicha discussed in the gemara more like a driver's license, graduate degree, job appointment or induction into a club?
Explain your answer and/or comment on previous ones.