In my case the driving reason for not taking the vaccine was the simple knowledge that after hundreds of years there is still no cure for the common cold and flu so why would I believe a rushed to market covid vaccine would be safe and effective?

Also, the hysteria of closing down businesses, offices, schools, social distancing and other crazy mandates gave me the feeling something wasn't right. A few months later my aunt almost died from covid vaccine induced myocarditis. That did it for me.