First, the term "separation of church and state" is not in our Constitution, which Saden proves by highlighting the text of the Bill of Rights. The clause is simple when it say:
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
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A motto does not, and can not establish a religion. Nor does it prohibit one from following any religious belief they may have. So it is legal for the Congress to establish one. Having said that, given the politics of the day, it is also legal for them to un-establish one.
I really think this argument mostly is just for people who like to stir the pot because it is very clear to most intelligent people, that we are not an Anglican, or Islamic, or Atheistic state, and that what one chooses to believe(or not believe) and worship in their house and places of worship are not controlled by the State.
edit: I had not looked at the poll results, as of now, only 15% said yes, so again, just media trying to stir the pot.