How the New York Times measures Iranian public opinion: Ahmad speaks for the Iranian nation

This is how accurate is the New York Times' measure of Iranian public opinion:  "“They support the Syrians, but don’t care for us,” said Ahmad, a building maintenance worker in Tehran, the Iranian capital, who gave only a first name for fear of repercussions."  Don't be cynical.  Ahmad has been known for years to speak on behalf of all Iranians.