Robert M. Gary wrote:
Does anyone have any insight into why the A320 isn't able to dump fuel.
What factors would go into such a design compromise?

Go to:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...piloting?hl=en

and enter "fuel dump" in the rec.aviation.piloting search box. Then
read or sort by date.

Also see:

http://slate.msn.com/id/2126743/

And "Ask the Captain":

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/colum...6-column_x.htm