It is literally written otherwise in that foundational paper. That was never the intention (and I know because I was there), those are just modern excuses for something that is obviously broken. Also, there was no majority hash power grabbed by someone albeit that entity claimed otherwise. AFAIK, it was proven false. Monero being attacked is a frequent occurence, better ask yourself why it is so persecuted by governments while that boomer coin is supported by them. Just ask yourself that.