Dragging multiple file selections

After I have highlighted a group of files to be moved and then attempt to drag them another location, the highlighted selection goes back to just the single file on which I have clicked. In other words, I cannot drag multiple files with the mouse. Is this a bug in Leopard, or have the rules changed?

One trick that seems to work best for me is when I am trying to drag any number of files is to grab it by the icon and then drag. If I catch it anywhere else I have trouble getting repeatable drag and drops with multiple files.

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===============
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