[Avodah] Why is Milchemes Reshus allowed?

[Moshe Y. Gluck]

> On Sat, July 28, 2007 11:36 pm, kennethgmiller at juno.com wrote:
> : What is the rationale behind a milchemes reshus?
> ...
> : And for what purpose? To increase our territory? If our melech wants
> : the extra territory because he feels threatened and needs more secure
> : borders (as in 1967) one could argue that it is a milchemes *mitzva*.
> : The milchemes *reshus* situation sounds like he wants extra territory
> : merely for reasons of prestige. Why are we not offended by this
> : concept?

Did anyone yet reference Berachos 3b (on bottom), where it was clear that
the Milchamos were (at least sometimes) solely for economic reasons? I don't
think we are offended, because the economy is very important - it is the
difference between having food on the table or having just the tablecloth.

BTW, I notated the word "Parnassah" in that Gemara with the words, "Ayin
Ritva." I don't currently have a Ritva on Berachos, anyone who does could
check and see if it is a pertinent reference...

KT,
MYG