I am confused...

If Scooter Libby did not commit a crime, why would he lie to the authorities? Is it that important to the 'Anti-Bush Administration' to ruin a person’s life? He will have at least 2 more years of re-trials and jail time before the President will pardon him (the day after the '08 elections).
In America, we stand for what is right. If a man commits a crime, he should be punished accordingly. It appears that this has now changed however. It is more realistic to say nowadays, that a man is guilty unless the majority of the people like him and those he associates with.
I am appalled by the way that people in general seem to love destroying the lives of others. Can't we just go about our lives, be friendly to each other, and punish those that are clearly guilty? It would make life a lot more pleasant.