no way, Kelo violates the taking clause. state and local governments are corrupt, they will act in their own self interests to seize property.
"very few jurisdictions using that power"? I don't know where you are getting this from, its being used in waterfront property everywhere. people living along the water in new jersey, places like Long Branch and Neptune city, are being systematically run out of town using this practice. its happening in Florida to.
Basically, any "valuable" property is up for grabs. and that means waterfront, and that hits home for me personally.
Local and state governments have to invent ways of getting MORE TAX REVENUE...that is what drives Kelo!!
We need to drain the swamp and kill the government-growing, money-devouring alligators!!
Then Kelos won't happen.