Any file dragged onto desktop of 2nd screen are moved to main screen

I have a dual monitor setup. When I drag an item (file/folder/app) from a folder to the desktop of the 2nd screen, the item is automatically moved to the top right of my main screen.
When I drag an item onto the main screen, the item stays where I put it. Meaning, it's acts as expected on the main screen.
I do not have "keep arranged by" or "snap to grid" turned on - but it acts that way only the 2nd screen.
This applies to any type of file or folder. It happens when dragging from an app, or from a folder.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
-JD

Unfortunately, I get the same behaviour when I log in as a clean, new user as well.
I don't recall this being an issue in Panther... or at least earlier versions of Tiger.
Does anyone else see this situation on their dual monitor setup.
-JD

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