Selection Tool Error

I'm having problems with the selection tool in Indesign CS5. When I select an object with the selection tool and try to move it I get an alert sound. It will not let me move an entire object with either the selection tool or the direct selection tool. If I use the direct selection tool I can grab a point and move the point with no problem. If the object is selected, I can use my arrow tool to move the object. But when I use the selection tool to click/hold and drag, to move I receive an alert sound, and nothing happens. I'm on a Mac running 10.6.7. Macbook Pro 6. Last time this happened I had to create a new user and transfer everything over to a new account. I know there are problems with the initial User account on a mac created, but I was hoping this wouldn't happen again. Any help would be wonderful. And no, nothing is locked down, and it does the same thing when opening a brand new document.
Thanks,
Poe

When I said "arrow tool" I meant my directional arrows on my keyboard. Sorry for the confusion.

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