A survey taken at the Beacon on Thursday revealed views of the second presidential debate from people ages 76 and older.

Tyce Buntin, 78, a retiree from first Tennessee bank in Memphis, and a 1960 graduate of Ole Miss, said his views on this debate and the election as a whole are mixed.  When comparing this election to those of the past, he explained the difference he’s seen.

“This has been the worst election I think I’ve ever experienced,” he said.  “It’s nothing but mudslinging and trash.  I’m not fond of either candidate.”

Buntin said he thinks the economy and immigration are the main issues candidates should focus on.

“We need better jobs,” he said,. “I think we should put a handle on illegal immigrants.  I’m not at all saying that people shouldn’t be allowed into the states but I think the borders are too open.”

Bob Brunson, 76, has views similar to Buntin.  He said he thinks the debates have gotten a bit too personal, distracting the candidates from the real issues the country is facing.

“Immigration is something they should focus on, and the economy,” Brunson said. “I don’t think we can have an open border and I don’t think enough has been done to bring jobs back into our country.”

Brunson said there’s no way to control who enters the country from the borders.

“If you bring 2-300,00 people displaced out of Syria, there will be some terrorists,” Brunson said. “There’s no way to control such a mass amount of people. I think it’s inviting terrorism into the country.”

Brunson said his views on both candidates is mixed.

“I don’t feel very good about either one,” Brunson said. “Trump is too much mouth.  I think he has some ideas and I don’t know how some of them would be implemented.  I don’t know if he can implement some of the things he wants to implement without the support of Congress.  I’m not very supportive of Hillary though.

Mia Sims