Dreamland, I guess the point was not having to fight automation logic that won't give you ground spoilers until it senses all the inputs required and the pilot cannot override this logic on the A320. By bubbers44
Yes, I see, totally a different animal. IMO there is no need to override the logic on the Airbus, the system works fine, at this particular airport I think the only logical reaction should have been to fly it off again.
As far as misinterpretation of the MEL, it seems unlikely, both pilot's were very experienced, would be nice to hear from a TAM pilot.