Q: Learning A Sign Language

Hello, All:

I read that a sign language can be as complex as any spoken language,
and can be used to discuss anything from the simple and concrete to the
lofty and abstract.

So how long does it take one to learn a sign language to such a level
that he/she can talk about not only daily life trivia, but politics,
music, art as well as philosophy? Or does it take the same amount of
time and energy as one would to learn a spoken foreign language?

Thanks for reading.

Roland

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