I've often thought that if our zoning boards could be put in charge of botanists, of zoologists and geologists, and people who know about the earth, … - William O. Douglas

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I've often thought that if our zoning boards could be put in charge of botanists, of zoologists and geologists, and people who know about the earth, we would have much more wisdom in such planning than we have when we leave it to the engineers.

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About William O. Douglas

William Orville Douglas (16 October 1898 – 19 January 1980) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. With a term lasting 36 years and 209 days, he is the longest-serving justice in the history of the Supreme Court.

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Native Name: William Orville Douglas
Alternative Names: William Douglas
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