Explanation to Mum

Today twisted and turned. This is what happened.
Yesterday I had emailed my Mum a link to the Covenant of ARK and she emailed back that she didn't understand. I emailed her this.
Hi Mum,
I'm emailing you to try and explain the Covenant of ARK. Please read this and let me know if you still feel you don't understand.
You taught me a great love for living things as I was growing up. It's developed over the years as a passion. Eventually I decided I needed to do something about it but I didn't know what. I hated the majority view they are commodities and that they are treated so badly.
Unlike humans, throughout the world, they have so little rights. No document anywhere elevates their status above animal.
That's the purpose of the Covenant of ARK.
It reclassifies animals to have status. It gives two classifications.
1. Primary Second Sentients
2. Major Second Sentients.
These are names I created from words in the dictionary.
It also explains which animals should fit into which groups.
A Primary Second Sentient is an animal that can be taught to obey 4 or more commands.
Examples are, I think, sheep, bovines, goats.
A Major Second Sentient is an animal that can be taught to obey 8 or more commands.
Examples are, I think, Dolphins, Dogs, Horses,Whales.
It then goes on to say that Primary Second Sentients should not be used as human food and Major Second Sentients should be granted rights in line with the Declaration of Human Rights.
Finally the Covenant goes on to say that it's purpose is to spread itself to anyone that agrees and, with the help of people who agree, compile a list of animals classified in this way.
I agree with this and that is why I am trying to spread it. In the world today it is a much needed document, or something similar.
It is written in the way it is for a reason. Which I will explain to you but I feel I may be boring you so I will stop now.
Catch ya soon.
Colin.
Mum replied.
Colin your heart is in the right place, and yes I understand now what you are saying.but you must include birds. Also you are saying that we must all become vegetarian and that will never happen.I really feel that animals were put on this earth for our use.For our pleasure to cuddle and to love but also for food. That does not mean to say they should be abused in any way.
Mum
I then sent this.
Hi Mum,
So glad you understand. I've started a blog and would love to continue this there. Can I have your permission to do this? Here's the link to it.If that doesn't work try this http://arkdoorway.blogspot.com/
What I want to do is put up the email I sent to you and your reply. Catch ya soon.
Colin.
Mum replied.
OK, I am used to having my work published. ROFL
Mum
Thanks Mum.
I've thought long about this and understand your position as a breeder of birds. I'm afraid I only feel complex birds such as parrots should be classified as Second Sentients. Primary or Major, I'm not sure which. Maybe you could say as you own some. I don't believe a chicken or turkey can obey 4 commands. Consequently it would be ok to use them for food. Fish as well. Maybe not the octopus or lobster. Has anyone ever tried to train either?