Alter Kaker wrote: "Assuming the US still lets in men who pick up women in bars, sleep with prostitutes, etc."
FYI, they are no longer allowed to sleep with prostitutes. If caught, they can be disciplined. There are medical as well as public perception issues with allowing military members to openly use prostitutes.
I stand corrected! Nevertheless, my point remains the same -- even if IDF readiness has declined in recent years (grumble) I don't think there's much of anyone in Israel who blames gays for anything. They're as good soldiers as anyone else. One of the consequences of universal military service is that you'll always have some people in uniform who you don't necessarily like or approve of -- but as long as they serve well, who cares?