They're right. I usually deal with it by highlighting from right to left like someone else already said. If you think that sucks, try picking out a single letter in the middle of a word, especially a small one (not that there isn't an easier way).
How do I say this...? I think it happens because the start of a line (or word) is very close pixelwise to the start of the first letter, and it's hard to position the mouse pointer exactly where you want it.
And no, you can't turn it off.
[ February 14, 2004, 14:42: Message edited by: Cipher7071 ]