The IFC threatens to turn ground zero into a place of endless controversy rather than a place of honor.

The IFC threatens to turn Ground Zero into a place of endless controversy, not a place of honor.

The IFC threatens to turn
ground zero into a place of endless controversy rather than a place of honour,

It is a testament to your honor,

The idea was to honor Eric.

Look at the language. If a scientist delivers the simple, unconditional, absolutely certain statements that politicians and journalists want, he is talking as an activist, not a scientist.