Can anyone elaborate on what decision factors go into whether or not a pilot dumps fuel if they have to land a heavy ol' jet?

It seems odd to me that in this case a pilot would choose to land an aircraft that is overweight. That is one of the more dangerous landing configurations especially in the case where they suspect a tire has already been blown and there is no immediate "emergency" once an aircraft has taken off.

1+1 doesn't add up to 2 for me on this one.

Nice to see you return 24left!