Essays / Ideas for Essay (a national/international issue or about Rick Perry?) [3]

Here's the prompt, any ideas? I dont want to pick a topic like Abortion or something where I'd have to pick sides, I would think it'd be bad if the Dean of Admissions was on the opposing view :)

I was thinking more along the lines of a national/international issue. Would politics be good to write about? Im applying to Texas schools, so maybe if I wrote about Rick Perry (TX Gov, Presidential Candidate) id be on the safe side?

Choose an issue of importance to you-the issue could be personal, school related, local, political, or international in scope-and write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your generation.