18" of snow in DC is not common, but its certainly not unknown. This system is moving quickly and will certainly move out in 24 to 36 hours.
Cappt: Of course you're correct: there will be more. No surprise there.
But most attacks today are by homegrown animals, a very high percentage of whom have mental issues. The level of destruction they inflict do not warrant the level of defensive measures employed.
Get to the source, stop the 'wingnuts' who are the real issue today. Thankfully, Kuwait Airways stopped themselves!