1.   Canada and Australia, on the other hand, are by far the most important nations still pledging allegiance to Elizabeth II.

2.   On one hand, they gripe, pledging allegiance seems so American.

3.   But Chinese authorities have launched frequent crackdowns on those pledging allegiance to the Dalai Lama or the cause of Tibetan independence.

4.   He said the rebels must be qualified to join the military and would have to face requirements which could include pledging allegiance to the flag and constitution.