Error in Logical Array multiplication

I found this error in my code and I don't think it should be an error. Anyone know if this is a bug or has MatLab programmed things this way for some reason?

K>> a=true(5,1);
K>> b=true(5,1);
K>> a*b(1,1);

Error using  * 

Both logical inputs must be scalar.

To compute elementwise TIMES, use TIMES (.*) instead. 

K>> c=rand(5,1)
K>> d=rand(5,1)
K>> c*d(1,1)
K>> ver

    MATLAB Version: 8.3.0.532 (R2014a)
    MATLAB License Number: STUDENT
    Operating System: Mac OS X  Version: 10.9.5 Build: 13F1911 
    ...[elided for brevity, of no import on question -- dpb]...

Answer 1

[dpb]

It is not a Matlab bug; it is owing to the definition of matrix multiplication not making sense for logical variables; the logical only makes sense on an element-wise calculation.

Answer 2

[Star Strider]

Numerical multiplication is analogous to logical and, so you can do this:

a = true(5,1);
b = true(5,1);
c  = a & b(1,1);