The protester who was assaulted by a pro-gay Trump supporter at a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday will not press charges because he has too much compassion for his assailant.

Derek Dunham was tossed out of the rally by command of Donald Trump himself after walking up to the stage and holding an American flag upside down, a gesture he told Q Notes is "a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."

"It’s really total disrespect for the American flag," Trump said, ordering security staff to "get him out of here."

Dunham was ejected from the rally but not before he was violently attacked from behind and placed in a headlock by a man wearing a "Gays for Trump" t-shirt, and a "Make America Great Again" hat decorated with Human Rights Campaign stickers.

That man and one other aggressor were immediately ejected from the rally as well. He has since been identified as David Smith.

"Even if you disagree with a protester’s message, or the way a protester is sending it, assault is not an appropriate response," Dunham said in an open letter to Smith on his Facebook page Monday.

Dunham also said he "forgives" Smith, and explained that he would not press charges because he claims it would affect "the rest of [Smith's] life."

Said Dunham: "If I were to hold you criminally accountable, the assault and battery charge would likely affect every interaction with law enforcement you have for the rest of your life. It would be even more difficult to find work, and your anger would likely become deeper."

You can read the open letter in full below: