The abuse of eminent domain has been largely ignored because it has been largely visited upon the powerless. "People Who Matter" do not have their properties seized, otherwise they would be, by definition, "People Who Do Not Matter". This is the dirty little secret and it is a story that needs to be told.
Kelo was wrongly decided, but it was also narrowly decided, and the Court invited challenges. These are forthcoming - IIRC, the first case is at the U.S. Court of Appeals level and will soon be at the Supreme Court. With new faces on the Court, we may hope that the right of the people will be strongly confirmed. If so, then Kelso will have been a blow for freedom by bringing this issue to the public's attention.
Correction to my post: Its Kelo, not Kelso. Kelo, not Kelso. Kelo, not Kelso.
Note to Self: Remember, Cocktail Hour begins at 5 PM, not 5 AM.